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Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Richard Boyd on August 31, 2011, 07:35:03 AM: August Bank Holiday Monday, (monday past)
A few off the die hard glider men took to the Mountain at Slieve Gallion
JP, Bill, Steve, Terry and myself had some of the best lift of the summer months on the the mountain.
Winds were blasting in from the North West so we were able to fly one off the big slopes. Rain did appear from time to time and the temperature was 8 DC but it did not put us old timers off :)
JP flew his fox and £30 plane (name unknown)
Bill flew his home brew glider
Steve just got frozen
Terry flew his amazing flying ST Fox
Richard flew his Fox plus the wee DS Birdy.

I never took the camera out of the bag as I was again having too much fun flying.
Thankfully Terry took a video of some of the action.
Maybe JP and Bill can also post a pic or 2 !!!!!!!! please

Here is Terrys unedited video,

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/ATkZBGIlEuU&feature=digest_tue[/youtube]
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Happy Days on August 31, 2011, 08:24:14 AM: Phew! A 26 minute flying video, bit of an epic. (The “War & Peace” of the aero model world! :wink: )
Wish I’d been there with you, you seemed to have plenty of lift. 8) Shame about the rain. :roll:

I liked the Fox duet sequence, :clap: you could put the music of ‘swan lake’ to that. :lol:
And as for poor ol’ JP launch that blew back, ,,,,, Did you manage to save it John, or did it land ignominiously in the pond? :shock:

Will we be seeing you all at the September fly in? :D

K.
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Richard Boyd on August 31, 2011, 08:44:19 AM: It was wild Bill that had the blow back and a small repair is now required lol

There is a large invasion of Northerners heading to Mount Leinster :)
5 of us in total
JP
Bill
Andrew
Terry
Richard

September is a really busy month with the Portrush airshow this weekend.
Then My clubs fly-in NOT TO BE MISSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thermal competition
Plus BBC Proms in the Park
and finally
Pilgrimage to Mount Leinster :)
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Richard Boyd on August 31, 2011, 08:58:09 AM: FOX DUET !!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to try and get a 4min flight rehearsed to music.
JP is also interest.
First we need to get the planes flying properly, I have only about 20 flights so far and it usually takes me 30 plus flights before I get my planes trimmed and tinkered to fly correctly.
I try not to use mixes, usually do all manual tinkering and as a last resort then I mix on the tranny! sorry transmitter, I have to remember it is Keith I am talking too lol
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Happy Days on August 31, 2011, 09:10:21 AM: Quote from: "Richard Boyd"

I try not to use mixes, usually do all manual tinkering and as a last resort then I mix on the tranny!

Thanks for quantifying that Richard. I was thinking,……… so Richard enjoys the company of transvestites‘! :shock: …….Well, what ever floats y’ boat!!! 8)
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Happy Days on August 31, 2011, 09:33:39 AM: Just on the point of a 4 min duet vid.

Remember, the planes wouldn’t actually have to be flying together for the whole duration. In fact it would help if they were only flying in sequence for a minute or two at a time so the camera man, (Er,.... sorry that should read ‘camera person’ to be politically correct. :roll: ) has time to change positions for different shots, thereby adding visual variety to the final video.

If the wind's blowing well at the Sep fly-in, and if anyone has a decent camera, we could have bash at it then. :lol:

As for Tx mixes, I’ve never used any. I get confused which mixes I have ‘on’ at any one time. :!: Best not to have any! That’s my advise. :D

Fly by the seat of your pants!! (unless you're wearing a Kilt :oops: )

Keith
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Richard Boyd on August 31, 2011, 09:47:21 AM: I look forward to having a bash at the flying at Mt L !!!!!!!!!
I have a new go pro camera and its great for close in shots, as for onboard ,I have yet to find a suitable way to mount it on the 3.2m Fox.

For video tips I find this guy invaluable !!!!!!!!!!
Hope it helps some others out there

http://www.reflexfilmsaustralia.com.au/Reflex_Films_Australia/REFLEX_FILM_SCHOOL.html
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: billscottni on August 31, 2011, 21:23:38 PM: I took quite a few pics and loaded them on to my Picasa album
Not quite sure how to embed it here, so here's the link:

https://picasaweb.google.com/billscottuk/Slope290811?authuser=0&feat=directlink
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: JohnPearson on September 01, 2011, 01:17:31 AM: ok richard here are a few photos

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/JohnPearson/IMG_5498-2.JPG)

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/JohnPearson/flyfly%20fox.JPG)

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/JohnPearson/IMG_5483.JPG)

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/JohnPearson/IMG_5490.JPG)

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/JohnPearson/IMG_5510.JPG)

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/JohnPearson/IMG_5511.JPG)

Great days craic, looking forward to Big L weekend
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: JohnPearson on September 01, 2011, 01:33:21 AM: I am getting old! :oops: :oops:
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Fred on September 01, 2011, 07:55:54 AM: Looks like you had great craic! :clap: :clap:
I envy you! Can't wait for the end of the month and Mt L!
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: billscottni on September 01, 2011, 08:23:50 AM: JP's hit 50 and gone absent minded! He's posted twice!! :wink: :wink:
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Fred on September 01, 2011, 08:38:59 AM: :lol: Very hard to see someone getting old! :P :lol: :lol:
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Richard Boyd on September 01, 2011, 08:43:44 AM: LEAVE MY OLD MATE ALONE :?:

Fred, just had alook at how many new planes you have :shock:
It will be great to meet up again at the BIG L
I bought a case of beer last nite to get in practise for our weekend of fun.
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: billscottni on September 01, 2011, 11:37:58 AM: Quote from: "Richard Boyd"
LEAVE MY OLD MATE ALONE :?:

If I'm slagging him, I'm leaving other folks alone!

AND

You know he'd do the same to me :lol: :lol:

I'm not that far behind him :cry: (46!)
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Fred on September 01, 2011, 13:09:21 PM: Does that mean I'm the youngest?? :mrgreen: \:D/
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: billscottni on September 01, 2011, 13:11:49 PM: I know Andrew is the youngest of the Northern contingent, but not exactly sure what age he is?
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Fred on September 01, 2011, 13:30:45 PM: Well.. he loves Old men :mrgreen:
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Brian on November 16, 2011, 14:11:23 PM: Hi Richard,
Some nice flying on that video.
What size are those Fox's??

Brian
Title: Another Fun day on Slieve Gallion
Post by: Richard Boyd on November 16, 2011, 15:21:47 PM: Hi Brian, the Foxes are 3m, thay are a delight to fly.
I was trying to get another few of them but Ripmax seem to have no more Flyfly gliders.
Maybe cut backs or a lack of interest.