Tim Mackey Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Posted by Mark Kettle 1 on 07/06/2016 22:05:48: Nice Tim, I hope the wing gods do their part. EEK. I hope the WIND gods do as well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Great write up on the Bwlch meet Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Tim can I ask is it for the BBQ meat is it good to get it from... Tony Doyles Fresh Meats - on the corner of Alexandra Road and Bryniau Road ? Open Saturday from 8 -4pm - postcode LL30 2DX, **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKid Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Posted by Tim Mackey on 07/06/2016 21:50:25: Apologies for a picture of a slimer in a PSSA thread, but heres my IC one again - cant decide whether to do the glider version ( assuming it works ) the same scheme or an all blue recon version. That should go well Tim - with a nice bit of lift. Might be a tad fragile so try and do your best landings. Having a non slope airfoil can effect a model's performance a bit, but in good lift I have found it's not really that noticeable. I have been flying a HK Durafly Spitty for five years and it is a lot of fun in anything above 10kts. Edited By KiwiKid on 08/06/2016 10:33:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Posted by Mark Kettle 1 on 08/06/2016 10:04:48: Tim can I ask is it for the BBQ meat is it good to get it from... Tony Doyles Fresh Meats - on the corner of Alexandra Road and Bryniau Road ? Open Saturday from 8 -4pm - postcode LL30 2DX, **LINK** Its OK - many people use them, not myself personally, but hey ho. Go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Posted by KiwiKid on 08/06/2016 10:30:50: Posted by Tim Mackey on 07/06/2016 21:50:25: Apologies for a picture of a slimer in a PSSA thread, but heres my IC one again - cant decide whether to do the glider version ( assuming it works ) the same scheme or an all blue recon version. That should go well Tim - with a nice bit of lift. Might be a tad fragile so try and do your best landings. Having a non slope airfoil can effect a model's performance a bit, but in good lift I have found it's not really that noticeable. I have been flying a HK Durafly Spitty for five years and it is a lot of fun in anything above 10kts. Edited By KiwiKid on 08/06/2016 10:33:22 Nice pic Kid. I also have flown several ARTF Spittys on the slope over the years, but none quite as big as this SA version. Have had a couple of the Ripmax and Hobbyking ones, and both fly very well on the slope, although I confess I left the powertrain in ...... just in case! No such luxury with this one My landings are usually one of my better features..... oh bummer, thats blown it ;-( Incidentally, someone suggested that it may be better to have the COG a fair bit forward of the norm due to a lack of propwash etc? Can't see how that would affect things myself, as the lift wind will surely be replacing that, and after all, having flown several ep models on the slope both power on and off, I saw little difference in their pitchability on /off. I have now finished the model and its a tad nose heavier anyway. Thoughts ? Edited By Tim Mackey on 08/06/2016 18:07:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 A tad sounds good - does it equal about 3/8" . Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 08/06/2016 20:15:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 No Mark, 6/16ths actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 So with a less than favourable weekend weather forecast, I've decided I will still make the trip north tomorrow morning. However, if there isn't enough wind to fly, I shall head off and do some sight seeing as although Michelle is Welsh, she's never seen anything of the north. I shall keep popping back to the Orme from time to time to see if conditions have improved, and hopefully they will be better than the forecast, because we all know how accurate the forecasts are, don't we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Helen's doing the same, on Saturday morning she is walking from the Premier Inn into Llandudno sight seeing, shopping and coffee shops etc, then getting up the hill mid afternoon. At the weekend there is a lot of rain inland 100 miles away lets hope it causes wind off the sea onto the coast, warmer air moving towards the colder air. Started packing the car this evening, see you all on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Even though I have Monday off to extend my flying, I'm not sure how much I will get done. I will also bring a pop-up marquee and have the wind-out awning on the side of the van to keep people and planes dry. Bring your wellies, and see you tomorrow! Edited By Andy Meade on 10/06/2016 14:53:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Would be nice to see you all, but having looked at the forecast with very light winds and variable wind direction - most directions catered for on Sunday which was the only day I could come, I have decided to give it a miss because at Leek and Moreland at least we have a constant direction if only light. Will miss you all, so have fun. See you hopefully in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Shame Pete -youll be missed mate. Understand though, so we will catch up at the Lleyn meet eh I suppose I shall have to eat the belgian waffles i bought for you to enjoy at the barby myself now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I've had to cancel my first ever trip to the Orme today due to being in work, but just seen the forecast and unfortunately it's not looking the best for you guys Anyway enjoy what flying you manage to fit in between the rain and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Cheers Phil, save the trip for a proper classic Orme day mate.....its been here 300 million years, so I guess it will wait for yopu a bit longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I've been following the weather forecast since last weekend hoping for an improvement but instead the prediction is even lighter winds today. I hope they're wrong and you guys get some PSS flying in today though. I'll be watching the forecast for tomorrow still and could still pop over for the day if the conditions improve but for now at least I can get on for preparations for Weston Park next weekend. Good luck guys. One day I'll get to a PSSA meet with some good wind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Well that was a pretty windless meet, with very little PSS stuff getting going unfortunately. Sport models were flown both days, and we had a sudden 17mph on Saturday night that allowed some JP and Hawk action, but not much. Harry's U2 did well of course, as it so light. The BBQ was great - well done to the chefs! A good laugh too with great guys and gals. See you again this weekend at Weston and Wellesbourne Saturday evening : Phil's JP gets soaring (bad mobile photography, sorry) : Saturday's pit collection : Mighty BUFF's : Ray Jones' designs and builds : BUFF closer in : Cold war collection : Me and my new Vulcan (3 meets, 3 new aircraft....) : A super collection of Vulcans : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 It can only get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I hope so chap! Good to hear that you're around the week before and week after the Lleyn too - I think we'll get some top flying in over that period Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Thanks for showing the photos, Andy. I was unable to attend, due to other commitments, but was thinking about you all waiting for the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 And then to top it all off, on my journey home driving south down the A470, I got stuck behind a vintage rally of about 30 tractors, doing 15 mph along a windy stretch, so it was difficult to get past. Total journey time 4hr 40 min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McLaren Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Nice Photos Andy. It looks like it was a nice atmospheric evening up on the Orme. even if there wasn't much flying.. I feel guilty about not travelling! It seems a long wait till the next event. Surely if there's a good forecast one weekend in July.......... I have just booked my hotel for the LLeyn meet, but I couldn't find a hotel closer than Porthmadog! Just in case anybody else has still not booked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Steve - for sure I'm up for an Orme bash in July let's keep an eye on the weather so we can make sure we get the right wind at the right time.Don't feel guilty though - you missed my fluffed 2 launches in a row of an electric glider in front of half a dozen PSSers at a BBQ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Hey don't forget the ripped pants and the shoes from roman times Andy - jees you were a mess come Saturday evening Steve you were missed but it was the right call not to travel, we only flew PSS for an hour on Saturday night from 8:30pm when suddenly the wind picked up to 15mph+ Turn out was great, and there were some awesome models on show, new and old - One things for sure - it would have been a PSS meet to remember for many a year if only we had the winds to enable 2 days of flying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Some more photos edited and viewable here... **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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