July 5 2015 Flying Lawrencetown

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July 5 2015 Flying Lawrencetown

Unread post by JohnOSullivan » Sun Jul 05, 2015 3:24 pm

Wind has shifted to 15 kph from SSW - perfect for slope flying at Lawrencetown.
No matter what direction the wind blows, st this time of year, the seabreeze at lawrencetown switches to south in the afternoon.
I'm heading out. Come and experience the joys of slope flying before supper.
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Re: July 5 2015 Flying Lawrencetown

Unread post by CF Av8or » Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:02 pm

I tried sloping my tiny TG-3 glider (indoor aero-tow model) off of the sand dunes at Martinique Beach on Sunday afternoon. Unfortuantely, the wind had too much of a cross-shore component and the little model didn't have the control authority to deal with it, so it kept getting blown sideways out of control along the dunes.

I'll have to try it another time when the wind is a bit lighter and more directly onto the slope.

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Re: July 5 2015 Flying Lawrencetown

Unread post by JohnOSullivan » Sat Aug 15, 2015 2:56 pm

3 pm on Saturday 15 August.
Winds 16 KPH from SW - Perfect for sloping at Lawrencetown. Heading down --- Anyone interested????
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Re: July 5 2015 Flying Lawrencetown

Unread post by JohnOSullivan » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:50 pm

Got out and put over a half hour on my carbon Orange Wicklow model. The wind was in the 25-30 kph range which suited it fine. A black winged gull (likely a young Herring Gull) took a liking to it and flew in close formation for more than 5 minutes. This is very common in August. He would tag along, following every turn, about 50 ft. behind. Good fun!
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Re: July 5 2015 Flying Lawrencetown

Unread post by AndrewS » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:00 pm

Wish I could have joined you John. Had to go downtown to pick Patricia up at 4.
You still heading to Lantz in the Am?

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Re: July 5 2015 Flying Lawrencetown

Unread post by JohnOSullivan » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:19 pm

Yes, I'm planning for a 8:30 arrival. Tom, John Walker, John and Brian Richards (both with RC and free Flight), John Waker and i should be there.
All others welcome.
5 kph SW building to about 12 kph by noon _ Clear and sunny.
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Re: July 5 2015 Flying Lawrencetown

Unread post by AndrewS » Sat Aug 15, 2015 7:51 pm

Great see you guys around 8:30
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