Topic: Cotswold Slopers!

7mph NE for me that means Leckhampton. I will be there in about half an hour, trying to avoid the trees.

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Cotswold slope flying photos

Phil

Cracking photo  ............... Fridgeman

Thank you

Tally Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 

Andrew

the lift at Rodboroughwas very poor, the SCSA have left to fly on Mininhampton common
Phil

the lift at Rodboroughwas very poor, the SCSA have left to fly on Mininhampton common

So, it's a building day then... typical, when I've just got the Heron back up and running again.

XC seems to be shaping up for Lesley next weekend though, so fingers crossed.

We really need a good Easterly slope... anybody got a JCB and a few acres?

 

So, it's a building day then... typical, when I've just got the Heron back up and running again.

XC seems to be shaping up for Lesley next weekend though, so fingers crossed.

We really need a good Easterly slope... anybody got a JCB and a few acres?

 

We have an excellent easterly slope........................................it's at Malvern.

Tally H 

Andrew

We have an excellent easterly slope........................................it's at Malvern.

Well yes, but....

 - it's at the top of a big hill

 - it's quite a distance - 45mins from me, and I'm on the Northern edge of you lot.

 - I'll be there this evening anyway - but too late to fly :(

You know Rodboro can fly really well in E and ESE...

You know Rodboro can fly really well in E and ESE...

I refer the esteemed gentleman to M'Lord Fridge's post of 9:22 this very day.

I don't mind really, I've been practising my vinyl cutting...

What do you think?

Details

I tried Leckhampton yesterday, at first very good then wind went Easterly and pants. Hopefully, if the wind is still Easterly then Rodboro will generate enough lift to fly a ferret.
Must be better than Sunday PM telly.

I refer the esteemed gentleman to M'Lord Fridge's post of 9:22 this very day.

Aye, but it's not E or ESE today.....NE or ENE I believe.....at 9.22 am

Aye, but it's not E or ESE today.....NE or ENE I believe.....at 9.22 am

Fair enough.

We need a good NE quadrant slope then.. one you (or even I) can land crunchies safely at!

Which ever way the wind was blowing, we were flying at Rodborough this morning. Lift was variable, but good enough for me to keep my Wildthing up. Also flew my Lina, which went well in the light conditions. Next stop... Bahrain, so won't be out next weekend. 

I refer the esteemed gentleman to M'Lord Fridge's post of 9:22 this very day.

I don't mind really, I've been practising my vinyl cutting...

What do you think?

Details

LOL!! Nice bit of work that man.
 

I was in a bit of a huff last night knowing that I wouldn't be able to make it out today so i'm actually quite glad to hear it wasn't the best.
 
On a positive, with the evenings pulling out, if the wind does blow from the NW any time soon we should be able to get out there and feel some Lesley love. I need a good Cotswold sesh - it's been too long!
 

Next stop... Bahrain

GIT!! Yeah, yeah, it's with work and you'll barely have a minute to yourself. Blah blah blah. Have a great time in the sun.
 

Rodboro wasn't too bad this pm. I met some interesting people, one brought his Discus and had a few good flights, he said 'exhilarating' in the variable lift. Definitely better than sitting at home.

I need a good Cotswold sesh - it's been too long!
 

You're still with us then - I was starting to think you'd written yourself off in that flashy new motor!!

No flying for me this weekend and looking unlikely for next weekend either, only chance I'll get is sunday afternoon - I might not be going to Bahrain but I'll be watching so limited flying options

Tony, how's the ferret flying?

Next stop... Bahrain, so won't be out next weekend. 

Good old Bahrain, been there many times. R/C Aeroplanes were not allowed (a year ago) so no flying fun for you. The weather should be superb.
Have fun Gordon!
Guy

P.S. Are you rotton s**s going to bury me with sweet Lesley in her bowl?


Grrr...

Guy

P.S. Are you rotton s**s going to bury me with sweet Lesley in her bowl?


Grrr...

Guy

Is that her West bowl or her East one?

 

The maiden flight of the 'new model' looks like it might have to wait until Friday.

Fingers crossed for Lesley's humps on Friday afternoon then.

Gosh...................will I be able to wait that long ? Of course I will.......................... actually I'll probably have forgotten what I was supposed to be doing by then.

Oh well..............................................zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Tally Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo  

Andrew

P. S. ................Gordon, all the best for next weekend. A single car finish would be a great result.

I have posted my news letter at

Phil's news letter

have a look at the Bentham indoor report, there are some great models

Phil

Right, I'm back from the grim North - who's about this week?
Have got to do something as I'm away again from Saturday morning 

Right, I'm back from the grim North - who's about this week?
Have got to do something as I'm away again from Saturday morning 

I may be able to make an early evening session either tonight, Wednesday or Friday. I'm also likely to be around at the weekend. I do need to meet up with you at some point to give you your Depron and the £28.

Good to hear from you matey!
 

I do need to meet up with you at some point to give you your Depron and the £28.

Don't need the money and don't know what to do with the Depron so no worries 

Send me a text if you're heading out. Will probably head tothe gliding club on Weds and I'll take a wing with me.
I have my Keyfob camera and need to try if out 

When I said "next stop... Bahrain", that wasn't strictly true. I don't travel until Wednesday, so, as I had today off, I went for my first trip to The Bwlch.





Started off at The Wrecker. Lift was spectactular!! However, if you think landing at Haresfield ridge is dodgy, you should give this a try! The recommended approach is apparently to land across the road! I then went for a trek to The Crest. Landing was a bit easier here. Got a bit worried by the approaching fires. I'm not sure if they were intentionally burning the grass, but there were plenty of fire engines around. Next time, I need to be a bit braver, as I only dared fly my Wildthing.

Don't need the money and don't know what to do with the Depron so no worries 

Send me a text if you're heading out. Will probably head tothe gliding club on Weds and I'll take a wing with me.
I have my Keyfob camera and need to try if out 

I could have written that - except I do need the money, and I won't be flying Wednesday.. 

I got a keyfob camera recently too - seems to work OK, but haven't flown it on anything yet.

Hello Sparkyben,
the ferret is aptly named, turns and twists so that I hardly know which way its pointed, and so quick it does give a little bite now and then, all that in very light wind.
I am looking forward to trying it in a good blow at Haresfield, just wishful thinking for now, roll on the spring.

I am looking forward to trying it in a good blow at Haresfield, just wishful thinking for now, roll on the spring.

12mph and NW forecast for Saturday afternoon. Fingers crossed . . .
 

I could have written that - except I do need the money, and I won't be flying Wednesday.. 

I thought I'd given you the money, or was that just a deposit 

I thought I'd given you the money, or was that just a deposit 

I don't need *that* money.. just *some* money

The more the merrier, really. I'm easy 

I thought I'd given you the money, or was that just a deposit 

That was just a 10% deposit. the Depron sheets actually cost £280 per sheet (you had 5 sheets) . You owe him big time buster! Get your wallet out and start coughing up.
 


Paul, i work on commission.
 

That was just a 10% deposit. the Depron sheets actually cost £280 per sheet (you had 5 sheets) . You owe him big time buster! Get your wallet out and start coughing up.
 


Paul, i work on commission.
 

Just as soon as you've paid me the rest of the instalments on *your* Depron...

Just as soon as you've paid me the rest of the instalments on *your* Depron...

Have you seen my new car . . .
 

Have you seen my new car . . .
 

Heard about it, flash git.

(Says the BMW 328i Coupe* driver...)




* - it's an old banger though.

Will probably head to the gliding club on Weds and I'll take a wing with me.

If XC is to be believed wednesday is looking like Leckhampton, I've not flown it but fancy giving it a go.  Anyone up for it?

If XC is to be believed wednesday is looking like Leckhampton, I've not flown it but fancy giving it a go.  Anyone up for it?

I could be, but only right at the end of the day - 5:00 on...

Leckhampton is certainly a big steep hill, but there is almost no landing area. Wings are OK, nothing else really. (12 people will now pop out of the woodwork to tell me you can land a 1/4 scale, genuine antique, balsa and tissue paper model there in a 50mph gale. But *I* wouldn't!
 
It's also quite difficult to find... read the maps carefully.

If XC is to be believed wednesday is looking like Leckhampton, I've not flown it but fancy giving it a go.  Anyone up for it?

Life permitting I may also be there around 5pm. I'll be on here first to see if "it's on"!
 

Life permitting I may also be there around 5pm. I'll be on here first to see if "it's on"!
 

Nice now the evening is drawing out a bit, isn't it?

Life permitting I may also be there around 5pm. I'll be on here first to see if "it's on"!
 

Nice one fellas, we'll see what happens

Nice now the evening is drawing out a bit, isn't it?

I'm keen to see your night lights in operation!