Conwy Soarer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Posted by Tim Mackey - Administrator on 09/08/2011 12:08:00: But NT agreement is very clear on NO POWER models whatsoever. That includes electric I think also - correct me if I am wrong! I tend to try it and see, they way I see it as long as it is safe and is not likely to cause any damage you should be OK - mind you I do know of someone who flew off the prom in Llandudno very early one morning and also the grassy bank near the Cayley in Rhos on Sea, I think it was before risk assessments became popular - very naughty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 NO Power = IC or Electron fueled AFAIK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Flyer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yep - sorry, forgot to add that there is absolutely NO power flying of any kind on National Trust sites.I have had words with other ( Grockle) flyers, before now, flying electric gliders off one of our local NT sites. They were OK about it, saying that they didn't know of the BMFA and didn't know of any NT restrictions.They do now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Well that's a valuable bit of information, any NT land = Ok for non power sloping. 'twas worth asking. I thought I was familiar with the BMFA handbook but I'd missed that info, rummage, rummage, search, nope still can't find it. Thanks very much, I'll have to visit some NT hilss now and do some video so that I haven't gone too far off thread Edited By Ian Jones on 09/08/2011 18:28:21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Voltij Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I try out new slopes all the time, I don't haver permission to use the land but normally there is some sort of path and the nature of slope soaring is that people tend to tolerate it. With my DS models a bit of common sense is needed as these things are far more dangerous than a power model and as noisy, but the number of people and places to DS is quite small at the moment so hopefully we won't get banned. Found a new DS slope tonight near Kendal, called The Helm Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Flyer Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Posted by Ian Jones on 09/08/2011 18:26:12: I thought I was familiar with the BMFA handbook but I'd missed that info, rummage, rummage, search, nope still can't find it. That's because it's not in the BMFA handbook.It is, however, mentioned on the NT website. HERE Quote - "The National Trust welcomes non-powered model flying on its land, recognising that the activity seldom causes significant disturbance, provided particular care is taken with regard to other visitors, livestock and birds." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Im not so sure its quite so carte blanche as that Ian. I think what we should assume is that on sites which have been approved by NT for flying, this activity is only for non powered flight. Just expecting to turn up at any NT property /land and fly is pretty unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Okay, thanks DF & Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Posted by Tom Foreman on 09/08/2011 20:05:11:I try out new slopes all the time, I don't haver permission to use the land but normally there is some sort of path and the nature of slope soaring is that people tend to tolerate it. With my DS models a bit of common sense is needed as these things are far more dangerous than a power model and as noisy, but the number of people and places to DS is quite small at the moment so hopefully we won't get banned. Found a new DS slope tonight near Kendal, called The Helm Tom DS Models & DS slope?Oh no! I've been reading a book and I know what you're talking about, Citreon used to make them didn't they .Dynamic Soaring eh, bit of a tricky art I beleive? Oops, better stop there, this is a video thread isn't it. Perhaps you could enlighten us new guys in "The Jopy of Slope" thread Tom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Perhaps this will enlighten Edited By Tom Foreman on 10/08/2011 17:54:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Met up with some friends at The Skirrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ian Jones Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Posted by Tom Foreman on 10/08/2011 17:51:49: Perhaps this will enlighten Edited By Tom Foreman on 10/08/2011 17:54:09 Thanks Tom Edited By Ian Jones on 16/08/2011 12:41:33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Here it is, Sundays video from the Orme Edited By Steve Houghton 1 on 30/08/2011 23:16:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conwy Soarer Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Nice video Steve, TBH I have missed the Orme over the past few weeks, I really enjoyed my soaring South Wales style but you cant beat the Orme for conveninece in terms of wind directions/strength and ease of getting to the slopes (for me anyway) Here is a video of me flying the Weasel in light winds above the Scotch Pines pub, I was on my own so footage is from a fixed camera on a tripod. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iawnski Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 nice vid steve we had a cracking day and plenty of flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 My latest offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 New Arsen available from T9hobbysport Edited By Tom Foreman on 25/10/2011 21:45:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 PT Vega landing out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Some Dynamic Soaring with the legendary D60 from Manor Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 jeeez and crackers, ive always thought of slope soaring as a slow kind of thing, wait for the wind to blow you up, have a little fly round slowly floating coming down, then wait again to go up, that last vid its like a rocket, might have to have a look further into this now with the hills and wind round my manor, what have ya done to me ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Ian Jones and I recently ventured to Bosley Cloud for some Combat.. Obviously we couldn't film and fly together at the same time but ..... There is a specific thread HERE . This is a video shot by both of us and editted by Ian!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Foreman Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi Neil, yes if you want to go fast you need a super slippery glider with plenty of ballast and a big steep hill and lots of wind. Once you've mastered that you are then ready to enter the dark and mysterious world of dynamic soaring, current world record 468 mph, maybe they'll break 500mph this DS season, only time will tell! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Nice vid Tom - and nice flying too mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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