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by Martyn Wimpenny
Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Club BBQ 2021 Milkhope 16/10/2021
Replies: 7
Views: 17985

Re: Club BBQ 2021 Milkhope 16/10/2021

Be there mid afternoon - one bunk please. Have a bow, arrows and target for a bit of fun - at your own risk! Sorry Chris wont be bringing the bike I have to get to Kilmarnock on Sunday ready for Monday - just hope the Merc can get up the path!!!!
by Martyn Wimpenny
Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:55 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Christmas Meal and Awarding of Trophies
Replies: 11
Views: 29681

Re: Christmas Meal and Awarding of Trophies

HI Trevor,

For me - Prawn Cocktail, Christmas Dinner Large!

Just be me.
by Martyn Wimpenny
Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Five Ferries.
Replies: 1
Views: 6370

Re: Five Ferries.

Ok Chris - looking at it seems reasonably flat etc so count me in - happy with the 16/17th.
by Martyn Wimpenny
Wed Jul 17, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Club BBQ 2019 Milkhope 14/09/2019
Replies: 4
Views: 18413

Re: Club BBQ 2019 Milkhope 14/09/2019

Hi Colin,

Wont be able to make it this year will be hopefully flying in Algo! :D

Cheers
by Martyn Wimpenny
Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Coast2Coast
Replies: 0
Views: 32208

Coast2Coast

Are we doing it this year?
by Martyn Wimpenny
Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: XC Guided Week Spain 2019
Replies: 2
Views: 7437

Re: XC Guided Week Spain 2019

Cheers Mate - nothing from anyone - making my own arrangements - grass and feet - as it were!
by Martyn Wimpenny
Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:15 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: XC Guided Week Spain 2019
Replies: 2
Views: 7437

XC Guided Week Spain 2019

Hi All, Just got a few replies back from Free Flight Academy and FlySpain for a weeks guided flying in Algodonales next year. Freeflight Academy www.freeflightacademy.com They can put a week on for 7 pilots in June [hot from Lee - we can take this to 10 pilots/people] - probably staying at Casa La P...
by Martyn Wimpenny
Thu Aug 16, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Club BBQ 2018 Milkhope 08/09/2018
Replies: 4
Views: 14941

Re: Club BBQ 2018 Milkhope 08/09/2018

Hi Colin,

Put me in for a quite bed in the corner :D :^)
by Martyn Wimpenny
Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:41 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: MetO responce to Coastal Phenomenon
Replies: 1
Views: 2560

Re: MetO responce to Coastal Phenomenon

sorry the site will not accept the video -avi format
by Martyn Wimpenny
Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: MetO responce to Coastal Phenomenon
Replies: 1
Views: 2560

MetO responce to Coastal Phenomenon

Dear Martyn Thank you for your email regarding a weather phenomenon observed on the UK North Sea/North East Coasts. Having spoken to one of our meteorologists, there were some wave cloud observed on Monday July 2nd and atmospheric conditions on July 1st were fairly similar. I’ve linked a video HERE ...
by Martyn Wimpenny
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Coast to Coast bike ride
Replies: 2
Views: 7677

Re: Coast to Coast bike ride

Hi Chris - Ill give it a go - any details?
by Martyn Wimpenny
Mon Dec 25, 2017 5:20 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Smartwatch
Replies: 2
Views: 2476

Sports Watch

Hi Cheele, Garmin are good, as are the top end Fitbits. The Suunto Spartan is excellent but not cheap! I use an Epson SF-810 for MTB and general tracking - also use this as a back up when flying - start it and forget - it a good accurate tracker and you can export the files to upload into XC or Goog...
by Martyn Wimpenny
Sun May 19, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Has anyone seen a low doing a 360 + full life cycle before?
Replies: 3
Views: 3084

Solar flare - 11yr cycle is the smart money - but just could be Flash Gorden replay!
by Martyn Wimpenny
Thu May 16, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Has anyone seen a low doing a 360 + full life cycle before?
Replies: 3
Views: 3084

A perfect COL! unusually cardinally aligned - slide 6.

Could solar activity have something to do with it?
by Martyn Wimpenny
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Tunstal Hill Sunderland
Replies: 2
Views: 2268

Probably about right - but only 3 mins from my house!
by Martyn Wimpenny
Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: ding dong the witch is dead
Replies: 7
Views: 4360

Back then

I was an adult, it was shocking, interest rates hit 16% imagine that if you can, but then again what has changed! I took part in the Falklands - strong leadership was brilliant but has its down sides, thank god for jump jets!!! Shooting a .45 at a jet is not a rewarding experience - trust me - when ...
by Martyn Wimpenny
Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Membership Renewals
Replies: 12
Views: 8338

Club Subs

All done - well worth it.
by Martyn Wimpenny
Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Tunstal Hill Sunderland
Replies: 2
Views: 2268

Tunstal Hill Sunderland

Has anyone attempted to fly the back ridge? It should take a wsw'ly, has a limited bottom landing, but looks very soarable - but possible rota from a few places. :?: :?:
by Martyn Wimpenny
Sat Mar 20, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: iphone and Apps
Replies: 53
Views: 74313

Iphone Rock

apps at 1.99 can't be bad - the I vairiomter os very good, the wind speed app is excellent - more accurate than some anamoeters.

Regards

Martyn