Over the last 3 years I have became really good friends with Lithuanian pilots and was very honoured to be invited to fly with them in January 2009. The invites have been now extended to fly at there National F3A and F3K competition. Sadly I am unable to make the trip this summer but I would really like to [...]
Posts from ‘July, 2009’
The Dangers of Paragliding !
If you have a queasy tummy do not watch this video as it involves a crash !
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Visit to the North Antrim Coast
Over the Bank Holiday week I travelled up to my favourite part of Ireland , The North Antrim Coast.
I brought with me a glider to see what flying on the sand dunes would be like. I was in for one fun fun week of flying !
Places were I flew included Castlerock beach, Musden Cliffs,Benone beach, White [...]
F3K DLG glider get together
A few of the DLG pilots have asked for a get together to fly their gliders over the July period.
We will be flying 4-5 tasks during our fun meet , I have to emphasise this is FUN !
Any DLG glider can fly and the tasks are designed around this.
All you need is a counter ( [...]
New Model Shop , Icarus Models Bangor
Northern Ireland has a new model shop !
Icarus Models is located
127 High Street, Bangor, BT20 5BD
If any member who is off to the beautiful Co.Down Town of Bangor call in and give them a visit.
I have added the shops web site to shops, you can also order via Internet.
Craigavon Model Aircraft Club Fly In
[ July 25, 2009; ] On Saturday 25th July 2009 C.M.A.C. will be holding a fly-in at their Cranny Road flying site, weather permitting.
Flying will be from 11am onwards with a BBQ and a few beer later in the evening.
Open to all CMAC club members, members of different clubs / general public as long as the following stipulations are adhered to:
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The Bruce F3K Competition Kentucky Style
Bruce Davidson has sent an invitation Kentucky style !
Competition site is HERE
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