Martyn K Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Any interest in a dedicated Slope Soaring Weekend to be held later this year? Suggestions so far: Held End of September/October - suggest 1/2 October.- Outside holiday season Peak District (Lots of slopes facing different directions) and actually fairly central and easy to get to A Camping weekend - we will hire a camp site - needs to support Caravans as well as Tents and with Showers/Toilets Local Pub - so we don't HAVE to cook and can get merry and blame the crashes on te hangover Hopefully a local flat field we can use for aero-towing AS A FALLBACK if its calm. Non Competitive - Fun Fly - but that may not stop a bit of Combat for those of a self destructive Nature Maybe a Best Turned Out model etc. I'll seeif I can get some sponsors for a Raffle Interested? Please try and be more than tentative. No point in booking a camp-site for 50 and everyone bottles out at the last minute. Non refundable deposits may be required Please register here. Need enough names to make it worthwhile. I'll also canvas on Facebook and BARCS if the idea takes off. (pun intended) Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Great idea Martyn, I'm up for it. Date does clash with a JMA event, let see if its a goer, if so I'm in. Better get my finger out with my new kipper. Just got the wings from Barry. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Yup, count me in. As long as it doesn't clash with a PSSA event, which it shouldn't on those dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Oh how I'd love to go to that, but I'm running in the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 2nd October, so unless I injure myself beforehand, (and no Andrew Meade, you can't take a swipe at my knees with your boot ) then unfortunately I can't make that date. Steve A470soaring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Get your priorities sorted out Steve! Gliding > Running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I would be interested but.as I have only been flying again for about 2 years and started slope soaring again last year and don't have my A cert, I was wondering what the minimum requirements would be to join in. My club mates are happy for me to fly solo and I feel confident to fly. I'm into photography too and would like to make more photos of planes and 'flying things'. If I'm able to come would people mind me photographing the event? Some members at my club are superstitious and either won't let me or don't like me taking photos! I guess they believe that their planes will crash. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Regarding 'A' - that's a very good question. I don't have a Slope/Gliding 'A', only a FW. Need to take advice from the experts here. Comments please... Regarding the photography, I cant see a problem with that providing you share the photos (here) and delete the ones of me crashing.. Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I don't even have a FW A and wasn't aware there was a slope/gliding cert. Must read my hand book again!! Sorry Martin but to have full integrity in reporting events I feel we must show the rough with the smooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I really wouldn't have thought it would matter on the A/B cert thing, as mentioned so few people have a slope certificate anyway. But could always be a good time to jump on an examiner to get them done? I just noticed that October 1st & 2nd is the Ragley Hall festival of flight weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustergrunt Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Sound largely do-able...I'll discuss forfeits with the gaffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I just noticed that October 1st & 2nd is the Ragley Hall festival of flight weekend Hmmm, yes that might make it a deal breaker for me, Ragley is just behind me, be a shame not to go. Can I do just one of the days? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Posted by Andy Meade on 05/05/2016 14:54:54: I really wouldn't have thought it would matter on the A/B cert thing, as mentioned so few people have a slope certificate anyway. But could always be a good time to jump on an examiner to get them done? I just noticed that October 1st & 2nd is the Ragley Hall festival of flight weekend Hi Andy Is that a huge problem? We can always slip or pull forward slightly but there will always be a clash somewhere. I checked on BARCS calendar - there is no Slope Events planned for this weekend. What weekend would you suggest? I think if we are asking people to commit then we need to firm up a date ASAP. Perhaps 8/9 October may be better? Martyn Edited By Martyn K on 05/05/2016 15:52:49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thanks Martyn but don't change plans just for me, I can make one day, I have committed to taking the family to Ragley, now I know I didn't realise the date, and I doubt any one else will remember, but all the same, the young'ens were excited. Lets see how it pans out. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hi Andy Not a problem at this stage. We just need to agree the date. The 8/9 October is clear on BARCS as well. I would rather get a day set that doesn't clash with anything if possible - especially big flying events. Now I need to check Weston Park Maryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 8th 9th October - PSSA @ Orme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 OK - lets leave it (1/2 October) for the moment and see whether it really is a show stopper M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hopefully this is more than tentative😯Im deffo up for some gliding over a weekend but would bring my s/o and we dont camp. Happy to b+b if someone knows a place. May be on a holiday..... but no sweat if we dont arrive as it wont mess with your campsite booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Count me in! On my doorstep almost! Will need to ensure I book time off work so earlier notice of date would be best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 I have lived and worked in the area for 26 years. I used to commute from Crewe to Sheffield. My suggestion is that we camp in the Hope valley - there is one main camp site large enough to accommodate a large group: Laneside However this camp site has a 10:30pm silence policy - but we can be noisy in a pub - there are lots locally. You also need to be aware that this is a very popular area for camping and we will need to get a booking/reservation in very quickly. There are also lots of B&B in the area.. This link The benefit of the Hope Valley is that it is very central to many of the main sites and there is a bus service into Sheffield for SWMBO's etc. Finding a flat field for aerotowing may be a problem. Its nearly all National Trust and they are a bit restrictive on Noise. If we can find a field we may need a large electric tug.. My suggestion - any thoughts on this? Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I thought this was Slopefest, not aerotow fest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 If the wind doesn't blow then there is always the towing to fall back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Jones Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My calendar says I'm free 1-2 October. Subject to usual limitations, I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sounds like a great idea to me, it would be good to get along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Well count me in too, sounds like fun. Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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