Shaun Brogdon Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 A similar thread is running in the 'Main Shows & Club Events' section of the site, but isnt getting viewed as much as I'd have hoped for, so I thought I'd post it up here and see what sort of response I get. Theres less than two months to go so im trying to drum up some last minute interest. Copeland Model Club, based on the west coast of Cumbria, intend to hold a one day slope soaring fly-in on Saturday 23rd of May 2009, the May Bank Holiday weekend. This event occurs the day before the North Lakes Soaring Assosciation, so if people want to make a long weekend of it, feel free to contact me for information regarding local accommodation etc. The majority of slopes we use are top access, so any disabled pilots should be able to get to the edge. Only St. Bees Head requires a walk, but it's only a stroll from the car park to the flying area. Ive included a few pictures, some of which you may have seen before. Andy Ellisons Erwin DS as featured in RCM&E, sat under St. Bees Head The infamous Workington 'Slag Bank', by-products of the local steel industry As I said before, feel free to contact me for local info, just drop me a line at [email protected]. Alternatively, check out our website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Maybe we'll see this mad contraption on the slopes.... I found some other pictures of St.Bees lurking on my hard drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 Thought I'd include some info on local accommodation and tourism sites, just in case people need it. This site may be interesting or helpful: http://www.western-lakedistrict.co.uk/ There is a Premier Inn (Whitehaven) less than mile from one of the coastal sites http://www.premierinn.com/pti/home.do Howgate Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 6PL T: 08701 977 268 F: 01946 590106 And also a newly built Travelodge In Cockermouth, a fifteen minute drive from the slopes http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/hotel_overview.php?hotel_id=350 Travelodge Cockermouth Hotel Europe Way Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0DP Tel: 0871 984 6358 Fax: 01900 826 522 Both of these are around £55 a night, so wont break the bank. If people are interested in camping, perhaps the organisers of the North Lakes Slope bash could help. Try getting in touch with George Bamkin to see where his regulars normally stay. Feel free to get in touch with me anytime, its what Im here for! Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Forgot to mention that we'll need people to bring along proof of insurance, and please get in touch before travelling, or at the least, to check XCWeather the day before to make sure its going to be worth the journey. Our website is gradually geting updated, but Im pretty busy with work, and building(models and houses), and flying, so it's taking time to get sorted. Shaun, who is off to fly 3d foamies till dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Parker Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Are people allowed to come along for a nosy ? What time does it all kick off ? Cheers Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Yeah, anyone is welcome, we meet on Lakes College (CA14 4JN) car park at 10am, decide which slopes will be best then head out from there around 10.45 - 11am. Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 Just been having a look through my models, and have realised how much I have to do before the fly-in. Ive got four models wanting finished, one in need of a quick repair, and thats just me gliders. Ive got the same again to sort out for the power fly-in Shaun, who is going to be busy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Ok, so its here. In 24 hours, I'll be loading the car and setting off to the meeting place. As i type, some of you are already on the road, and some are already here. It looks like the majority of flying wll take place In the sleepy little town of St.Bees, either on the head itself, or on the much smaller golfcourse slopes. Its going to be interesting watching those 5m scalies trying to land. If you fly on the golfcourse slopes, its sometimes best to land down on the beach, and I think the tide will be in around midday.... 15mph forecasted on the head, so it isnt looking too shabby. Ive charged 3 sets of batteries for my camera, so I promise lots of pictures, which should be on these pages on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Photos for everyones entertainment. Flying took place on St. Bees head. Timbo going in for the kill^ Chicken Glider saw some action too Daves model in the gorse bushes, ouch! Dave after a long trek through those gorse bushes Flying chicken mixing it in the combat zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Thanks for making me look good mate Must be rain in me eye or something Was a good day out and well attended BIG Thanks for the organizing and More thanks for every one who travelled to attend Hope you all come next year ( And bring a friend) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Brogdon Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 You enjoy a good walk through those bushes dont you Ned? Seriously though, thanks to everyone who attended our first real slope soaring fly-in, last years was a non event, bit like last years summer really. Hopefully, the slope fly-in in August will have a similar attendance, as we all had a good weekend. Its been an honour showing people our slopes, and I hope to get the chance to do it for many years to come Shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Only just caught this last few postings Shaun - as you know, I went "sloping" off to Scotland for a week after your event, and had very little web time. Thanks for a great day, and also for the quick session down at the power site on Sunday morning. - thats a great sert up you have over there.... Cheers again mate, and see you again soon. Timbo and Mrs Timbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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