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Slopetrashuk Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 There are some on the Wirral (Thurstaston park cliffs) - but few fliers.I can put you in touch with a local but he's a bit of a loner.Failing that head for Moel Famau or the great orme across the water. (Drop wifey in llandudno for extra brownie points....)Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 It has to be the Orme for you Phil guaranteed fun day out - PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slopetrashuk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 It's not about the size of the hill Phil - It's about having the right toy for the job.Thurstaston cliffs over the beach are great in a south westerly but even the shallow sea defences up past the golf course at Wallasey will work with the wind straight on.Go to the orme and hook up with the lads for a fantastic foamie fest but beware the bug that bites the hardest.....Coastal slope soaring up a chuffin' great hill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 How true I think we may well be seeing Mr Wood up there sometime soon - I am getting ready to go in a couple of hours - forecast is looking good.....anyone care to join me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I did hear a rumour that a pod from RCMF were heading there today.Me? I'm off to that London - BUT.........I have repaired my R1 Rodent and readied it for the big stuff when all the foam is cartwheeling back across the car park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iawnski Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 underground loop ehhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I went on friday, and it was blowing a good un - 3 of us had a ball The weekend however has not been favourable for sloping, gentle breezes and in the wrong direction. Next week however looks promising on every day! Anyone fancy a session.....PM or email me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iawnski Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 awwwwwwww im working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Working?? - I have already told you off before for swearing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Mackey Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I agree with all that Eric- as for combat - not the idea is to just have a tap / bash at your mates. - nobody really wants to trash another persons model. It is actually a heck of a lot harder to do than you expect, Slope soaring in strong and sometimes gusty wind does not make for a very smooth and controlled flight and your opponent is trying very hard to lose you - mid airs often happen when you are NOT trying ! Usually after a touch, both models lose attitude and stall / veer off down wind toward the slope, and inevitably find the sink rather than lift, and normally at least one ends up in the deck.EPP parcel tape / ducktape covered foamies absolutely rule in combat.Very unlikely to lose it over water, as here on the Orme the water is actually a fair old way away, and most sloping is done a lot closer to the cliff face than over water. In the event of radio problems etc, the very fact that the wind is blowing toward you means that the model ends up being blown back and lands on dry land. Recovery at the Orme is also usually easy, we very rarely lose a model completely - I have NEVER lost one yet, and fly there a LOT. Fast and furious ridge flying is also great fun,and involves fast low and very close to the ground sweeps across the ridge....again the Orme is great for this. Phil, dont forget I have stuff here that you can have a play with first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Morgan Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Phil if your going flying with Timbo, Take a hat, .........................................A HARD hat I will be visiting soon people I feel a meet coming on inc molded slopers and scale stuff Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Mackey Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Do you still remember the way to get here Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Phil Wood wrote (see)Timbo - forum moderator wrote (see) Phil, dont forget I have stuff here that you can have a play with first. I'll feel guilty as sin if I wrecked one though Tim. I've flown all sorts in my time but........it's been a long time............and all I've flow recently are home made foamy types and a couple of trainers owned by some generous locals. I had no problem with anything but this was in calm weather.Do you happen to have a buddy box? That might put my mind at ease just in case. Phil.Honestly Phil, you do NOT need to worry about breaking anything - I wouldnt let you loose on anything other than say.... the Wildthing and you wont break that - theres probably a reward from Alan head if you DO! I have buddy system anyway, but frankly, you wont need it really. What mode do you fly?Lead sleds are not alweays necessary, and I can fly my 15 oz slipstream in anything up to 40mph+ winds.see this video link here ( only done to demo to someone the easy launching technique so ignore the rest ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Mackey Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Rudder is left on mode 1 and 2 Phil! Throttle and aileron on the right stick / rudder+elevator left stick - mode 1Aileron and elevator right stick / throttle and rudder on the left stick - mode 2. Yep, summer was cra*. It does get cold....but we wrap up warm !Deltas are not great for the slope, as they have high drag in the turn, and you need something which keeps its flying speed up or you bleed off all the speed you just gained from "diving" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Mackey Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I fly the proper way...numero uno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Morgan Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 we've had this argument Tim, Mode 2 is the new mode 1, so your just to old to have mode 2 As for finding the way there, when have I ever found my way there, I am safer gettin a lift Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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