Both Reggie and Richard Boyd flew in the Area Thermal Championships, in Richards words “ it was a fantasic days flying ”
This was our first time to fly of a winch and it was extremely exciting.
We got of to a great start but had a few poblems in the second round hence the lower placing.
Roll on [...]
Posts Tagged ‘slope soaring’
NI Area Open Thermal Champs 8th Aug 2010
Biggest B52 in the UK and Ireland Flys
Finally yesterday 23rd of February weather conditions were perfect for John to maiden his scratch build B52 PSS glider. Winds were gusting to 30mph on the East facing slope of Slieve Gallion and wind chill factor felt like -30 , man it was so cold up there !
John called for me at 11am and of we [...]
B52 progress Report
The large slope soaring B52 that I started some months ago is close to her to first flight. The model which is made from foam and covered in glass cloth, is getting the final coat of paint and hopefully will be ready for flight in the next two weeks. The engines are the only parts [...]
