Chris Barlow Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Cheers Andy. Unfortunately I was out voted 3-1 and "they" want a club house for the evenings! At least Dinarth is safe and I'm not risking getting banned due to rowdy wife and kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 One week to go!! The Great Orme, Llandudno - 7th/8th April. More details on the PSSA Events Page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Cheers Phil. Wing roundel size, why does the left wing roundel which is closer to the camera therefore larger, look smaller than on the right wing? Optical illusion or what? Edited By Mark Kettle 1 on 30/03/2018 10:58:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Fingers crossed for good conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Fingers crossed for good conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 It must be an optical illusion Mark as all 3 roundels in the shot are the same dia. It's Matt Jones' BAe Hawk T.1 of course, 100 Sqn Special scheme with markings from a Lancaster of the same stable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven kemp Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 See you guys on the slope next weekend.Ive ,booked in Friday to Monday so fingers crossed for perfect conditions for 2018 first pssa event off the year....,ps,book me in for a seat on saturday evening phil,cheers😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Will be good to see you again Steve, let's hope the weather holds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Josh and I can only do one day, so we'll be looking for advice on the best day regarding wind direction etc nearer the weekend...Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Twist Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Were all booked in, lets hope the wind and weather cooperate. Looking forward to meeting up again at the weekend. Edited By Harry Twist on 03/04/2018 10:59:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 A quick note about this coming weekends event at Llandudno which is proving difficult weather wise... As always on the run up to any PSSA event we’ve been closely watching the weather forecasts in an attempt to best prepare or advise participants prior to our travel. This one really hasn’t been easy! We all know the forecasts are never 100% - that’s all part of this great hobby. But on this occasion the forecasts have been almost unreadable, changing dramatically each time we look with huge variation in both wind direction and strength looking across the 2 or 3 most trusted sites. I’m led to believe this instability is due to 2 weather systems interacting, giving us buoyant, warm air from the South one minute, then cold blasts from the East the next. The weekend winds appear to be swinging from the East, through North to the West with Sunday (as I write) looking the most promising of the two days… but it continues to vary! Due to the unpredictability and constant change evident, I’m led to a decision where the event will at least be hosted both days (so no proposed cancellation) in the hope that for some portion of each day at least, we will get some flyable conditions. It may well be disjointed and we might have to sit in readiness to pick our moment – remember the only wind direction we cannot fly on the Orme is South East. We are of course fully aware that many folk travel great distances to fly with us on The Orme – and we understand the costs involved with travelling and staying over in the area. Any decision by individuals to stay at home and wait for better conditions on another weekend would be fully understood based on the forecast, indeed I’ve been contacted by two flyers today stating they reluctantly won’t now be travelling as planned… For those already booked into hotels and preparing to travel and take part at risk, in the quest for at least some PSS flying over the weekend, I will see you there. Whatever the weather, Saturday nights plans are still all on, with a group meal in ‘The Cottage Loaf’ arranged from 8pm. Do please let me know if you are planning to join us still – I’ve currently booked sufficient seating for 20, if its clear due to weather we are only going to be half that number at best, I can amend my booking to maintain relations with the establishment (as we will no doubt eat there again later in the year!) So the show goes on in the hope that the forecast variable conditions enable us at least some air time over the 2 days… I’m sure like me, you are keen to get some fresh air with a model in your hands after the long winter lay-off! Phil Cooke 07772 224719 Edited By Phil Cooke on 05/04/2018 19:39:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Gorham_ Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Hi Phil thanks for that update. The forecast is a bit frustrating to say the least! I was looking forwards to 2 days of PSS fun, plus I was looking forward to some grub at the renowned Cottage Loaf. I'm going to reserve judgement at the moment and have a look at what the forecast says tomorrow night in the hope there's a change.Otherwise I'll be getting models ready for a trip to South Wales in May... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hope the weather Gods are kind to you! Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this time, due to family circumstances beyond my control. I'm hoping that things settle soon and that I can get to the Bwlch in May. Also need to get started on the Hurricane. Have a great time all. Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I have a feeling you won't be missing much Ade. See you on the slopes soon chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Jennings 1 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Just seeing all your ugly mugs is a joy.... the flying is a bonus! LAUNCHING!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Launching what? Another burger onto the bbq?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 For those attending tomorrow the winds (although still fluctuating and varying depending on which site you look at!) do now seem to have an Easterly bias as we commence the weekend - suggesting we will be meeting at the Dry Ski Slope car park (instead of the more usual 'Tank Track' car park - which can be found up through Happy Valley just past the pier. For anyone that hasn't flown with us there before, we tend to park in the car park to the left (furthest from the club house) then walk up the path behind the buildings, through the 'kissing gate', then up the stone steps - once 'on top' you then head out to the coast on your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Cooke Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Well - what can I say!? Our opening event of the 2018 PSSA season didn't quite go to plan and we've been beaten by the weather - chasing what light winds we got all over the Orme! I think we saw breezes from all directions of the compass over a very 'mixed up' weekend and we found ourselves flying quiet electric assist and HLG models on at least 4 of the Orme's favoured slopes. Alas, the windspeed never grew to anything enabling PSS flight, even the little foam Alpha Jets just couldn't quite get going in the 5mph winds...very frustrating! That said we amassed a good size group of pilots, partners and families and if nothing else we have all had a good social weekend and a good catch up following the winter break! The meal on Saturday was attended by 26 people - I know a few of us woke with sore heads this morning after what proved to be a most enjoyable evening! So not all was lost. A few pictures from today, various locations - no flying shots of course, but some great new models on display! Andy Meade with his new Dassault Rafale built for PSS from the HET EDF kit. Bob Jennings with his superb Me-109 built from the Cambrian Fun Fighter kit - the weathering on this model is something else! Steve Kemp proudly displaying his new decal set on the Windrider Airbus A380! Good to see Bob Jennings' Su-27 all repaired and ready to take on the new season - check out the weathering on those jet pipes! Alpha Jets patiently await their moment high above the pier on the NE slope. A 'Big Thanks' to all who attended in the face of an unreadable, ever changing forecast. Fingers crossed our following events are blessed with a bit more wind from a stable, more prevalent weather system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Yes sadly the weather could not have been much worse, for Saturday especially. A last minute slight increase of wind speed saw five of us have a nice few hours on the Easterly slope late evening Sunday. Thanks for the company and usual laughs to - from L to R...... Chris Barlow, Bob Jennings, Myself, Mark Kettle, and Steve Kemp on the camera phone 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Yes we managed to get 90 minutes of quite high soaring from 18.00, Steve had been there from 15.00 flying his Alula around all afternoon. I was flying this:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Yes indeed, really good banter and company all weekend, albeit, I sought my own diversion of 12 hours drinking in Llandudno - can recommend the hostelries and the excellent real ale on tap. The key to mitigating your hangover is put on a lot of weight so the absorption is better. I have tried but failed to find the picture of the blow up sheep you can buy for £3.00 from a machine at the Town House Pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Posted by Tim Mackey on 09/04/2018 00:05:03: Yes sadly the weather could not have been much worse, for Saturday especially. A last minute slight increase of wind speed saw five of us have a nice few hours on the Easterly slope late evening Sunday. Thanks for the company and usual laughs to - from L to R...... Chris Barlow, Bob Jennings, Myself, Mark Kettle, and Steve Kemp on the camera phone 👍🏻 Lovely end to a weeks holiday with the family. No PSS flying but Sunday evening pottering around with the Bixler (sloped) with you guys in the setting sun made up for that. Very relaxing and therapeutic. Shame it didn't work out for PSS flying but still nice to meet up for the banter and an excellent meal Sat night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Garsden Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I just thought I would give you some tips as to how to get blind drunk on a PSS weekend instead of talking nurd with the PSS lads Pick a weekend at the Orme when it is misty, raining, and no wind. Tell everyone you are going to do some tourist touring in Llandudno. Dodge off to meet two of your old college rugby friends and stay with one of them so that even though the weather is awful it only costs a Sunday fried breakfast. Drink gallons of real ale at micro brewery hostelries and pretend you are merely interested in sampling the tastes when really you are just out to get hammered. Don't eat much. Turn up at the Cottage Loaf about 8pm hammered and talk about sheep contraceptives all night. Go to watch a band at the Town House for more beer, and find the only blow up sheep machine in the gents. Get jostled by drunk Welsh ladies. Have a good baaaaa...... Edited By Peter Garsden on 17/04/2018 20:28:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I've never known you to need a 9 point plan to get drunk on a gliding weekend! Just turning up generally does the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Would a Gyro help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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