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by Lloyd
Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Club Comp on Saturday??
Replies: 47
Views: 21150

Going down hill for Cross Fell!
by Lloyd
Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: well what a bbq a big thanks to all the organisers
Replies: 9
Views: 6756

Fantastic BBQ. Great location. Special thanks to John Wallis and Bill Scott.
by Lloyd
Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Bognor Birdman 2013
Replies: 17
Views: 9771

Nice one, champion again! :) :) :)
by Lloyd
Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:54 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: xcsoar on android devices samsung amazing
Replies: 37
Views: 21072

Great evening, thanks to all present.

Following on from yesterday. Here is the missing waypoint file for XCsoar. :D
by Lloyd
Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: xcsoar on android devices samsung amazing
Replies: 37
Views: 21072

I could do a session on gliding related gadgets like XCSoar, AirCub, LK8000, etc...
by Lloyd
Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: xcsoar on android devices samsung amazing
Replies: 37
Views: 21072

A DIY alternative is the NOOK (e-ink)) simple touch @ £59 + a NMEA GPS

See: http://tophatsoaring.wikispaces.com/XCS ... mple+Touch
by Lloyd
Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:09 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: polo shirts
Replies: 7
Views: 3870

Bill, am I too late? Would love to have one!
by Lloyd
Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: Support - Website Related
Topic: Can not post
Replies: 0
Views: 8037

Can not post

Hi Colin, I can not post messages from my Android 4.2 table (and chrome on a pc) due to a error with mismatch domains. A simple fix maybe to add cross domains in the html header. If you need to see the full error, open the forum using the chrome browse. Chrome error: Unsafe JavaScript attempt to acc...
by Lloyd
Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Are two line gliders dangerous? - discuss
Replies: 4
Views: 4197

Are two line gliders dangerous? - discuss

Are two line gliders dangerous?
Should I really be flying one?

A dummy's guide to two liners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9taNZ3GFLfM :D :D :D :D
by Lloyd
Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: When do you decide to increase glider performance ?
Replies: 12
Views: 6801

Thanks for the link Gary.
Our spot is one that is easy to lean and hard to master. We need to teach pilots to made better decision on the ground and in the air.
by Lloyd
Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Ron Freeman + partner wins all expense's to Taiwan birdman !
Replies: 15
Views: 9298

Great flying Ron. :D
by Lloyd
Sun May 27, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Noam's first XC
Replies: 3
Views: 2151

Noam's first XC

It turned out to be good on Humbleton Hill for the second day in a row. Noam flies nearly 2km up wind (without making a single 360) to the campsite to meeting up with his family. I flew to Akeld then back to Humbleton, back Akeld and went down by the road half way between Akeld and Humbleton. Not a ...
by Lloyd
Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Mobile pages
Replies: 5
Views: 3775

Nice work Colin... But don't be put off by the i-word. :twisted: The mini site works on all (mobile) browsers.
by Lloyd
Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Now hear this!
Replies: 0
Views: 1288

Now hear this!

Bored, no flying!

Listen to Breaking the British PG record distance with Richard Carter.

http://www.judithmole.net/podcasts/mp3ss104.htm
by Lloyd
Sat Dec 03, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Retiring my old vario
Replies: 1
Views: 1467

Retiring my old vario

Hi All,

Has anyone got/tried Digifly Cartesio Plus or similar.
Digifly Cartesio Plus are now selling for £265

Any thoughts on Digifly...

Cheers,

Lloyd.
by Lloyd
Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Internet Genius Required
Replies: 10
Views: 5328

Hi Glenn,

Your mysql error sound like a host problem. Check privilleges to see what user and host have access to the database.

Hope this helps.

Lloyd.
by Lloyd
Sat Jul 30, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Free flight planning tool
Replies: 4
Views: 3041

How to use. To create a route you need to select an airport, this will create a waypoint that can be moved to any point on the map. So lets say the gods have blessed you and you plan to fly from East Hill into the Scottish Borders (but keeping out of airspace). Select 'New Route' Take Off From: Newc...
by Lloyd
Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Free flight planning tool
Replies: 4
Views: 3041

Free flight planning tool

This could be useful to all you XC pilots as it shows update airspace and NOTAM's.

It run from your browser using M$ Sliverlight plugin.

Goto http://www.skydemonlight.com/


Cheers,

Lloyd.
by Lloyd
Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: New 100 Club Member
Replies: 9
Views: 6164

Great flight. Keep it up! :D
by Lloyd
Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:26 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Android apps
Replies: 3
Views: 3010

Android apps

Now that the iphone has had a good run, it's time for Android.

Here is a gliding app for android. 8)

Get more information and the app http://www.xcsoar.org/
by Lloyd
Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Oops! - Some thing to read
Replies: 1
Views: 1635

Oops! - Some thing to read

I came across this on one of the many unflyable days in 'Real People'` Magazine *cough* or was it the Times.
by Lloyd
Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Paragliding on BBC1
Replies: 0
Views: 2014

Paragliding on BBC1

Countryfile will be featuring paragliding at Long Mynd.

Countryfile
BBC1 18:00-19:00
Sunday 14 Feb

:D
by Lloyd
Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:15 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Just before the lightening
Replies: 6
Views: 2873

Eddie, I think Jim Bittlestone has your wind sock. :roll:
by Lloyd
Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Just before the lightening
Replies: 6
Views: 2873

Just before the lightening

Jim flying on East Hill before the lightening, thunder and rain.

PS. Who left the wind sock?
by Lloyd
Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: The Pub
Topic: To John
Replies: 43
Views: 27878

Very sorry to hear of the lost of your wife. :cry:

My condolence to you and your family.
by Lloyd
Thu May 21, 2009 4:36 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: Free airspace maps
Replies: 0
Views: 5742

Free airspace maps

Hi All,

View, print airspace from here: http://www.xcontest.org/world/en/useful-features/map

Cheers,

Lloyd.

PS. Pressure is building for the Bank holiday weekend. :D
by Lloyd
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: bumps and bruises but fine
Replies: 38
Views: 17130

It's good to hear that you are okay. I hope all your bits are fixed soon. :lol: