Club Comp on Saturday??

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:32 pm

Looking good for Crossfell at the moment

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Post by **gary stenhouse** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:37 pm

great minds think alike as I was thinking about this myself if the forecast holds out.
I am up for a good old fly about at cross fell and would love to get a comp in at the same time would be fantastic.

cheers gary

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:58 pm

Yes lads I think the two of you have come up with a right idea can any one come ? Is that, Chris Foster? John. (Yes Chris Foster Ron)

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:38 pm

Anyone Ron hope Chris can make it he,s got some good tasks already organised

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:59 pm

highcup nick to radar masts back to the stone on high cap with touchdown allowed with 800 meter radius.
direction dependent but would be a great task and do think with thermals would be well possible

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:08 pm

me too please

lets see if we can get the whole club up there

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:23 pm

And Is the "Ford Fiesta"still first Prise?

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:39 pm

first prize is a ground handling course with the one and only john miller AKA mad dog

Chris L · Post by **Chris L** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:22 pm

Sounds good, we can only make it from early afternoon, so can you put the task on here, so for anyone turning up late they know what it is?

Post by **colin keightley** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:13 am

Wouldnt be able to get there till 1430 hrs so thats me out.

The club comp being the club comp the task doesnt want to be too difficult as we have a good few low airtime pilots which im sure would like to join in. Im sure that having read that Gary thinks that High Cup Nick is just possible may lead the newbies to think "well i dont have a chance"

Just a thought

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:43 am

Have a Portsmouth yardstick on better wings. As they do in sailing.

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:43 am

Mmmmm, wind looks ok,,,,but,,,,,,at the moment cloudbase looks like a bit of an issue.
Hope I'm wrong!

There's a grid set out infront of XFell that could be used in conjunction with an out and return or open xc to give lower airtime pilots a chance to gain a good position flying around the hill and pushing out front. Put a time limit on things and it brings into play the choice of the out and return/open xc or fly the grid, or you make the choice before take off.

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:12 am

Well for the first time in ages I have a spare weekend so may just pop along.

Will we finish off with a meal and pint in the local?

Ali

ron freeman · Post by **ron freeman** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:40 am

With all the good flights from the Cheviots recently why not a club comp at Hownam law ? I can't take part working but the results would be good reading.

Graeme Gilroy · Post by **Graeme Gilroy** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:08 am

Can't make Saturday so pppwwweeease make it Sunday ! Weather permitting of course

Graeme

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:41 am

I don't want to step on any toes, but, would be a great opportunity to run a coaching session for the newer pilots and knock off tasks for those wanting to attain their pilot rating.

Just a thought....any takers?

Ali

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:10 pm

Gary excellent choice of task it has been done on hang gliders before a long time ago (Maltby)

Brian great idea using the upwind grid for pilots who do not want to try the main task

Ali be great to see you there and also a good time for others the get some tasks signed off.

Ronnie Cross Fell will suit a greater number of pilots with varying abilities Hownam can be tricky in places.

I can't see why those who turn up later can't do the tasks too? We'll be going of GPS file and time so I can't see that being a problem, I mean it's not the pre worlds just a good old fun comp.

And yes a meal and a drink afterwards like the old days

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:31 pm

(Wouldnt be able to get there till 1430 hrs so thats me out) says--
Colin Keightley.

Not at all Colin it’s not the first time that time of the day has been the best time of the day to take off

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:33 pm

Last question....

...will you be wearing the 'tash'...

...and can I stroke it?

Ali

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 12:37 pm

Last question....

...will you be wearing the 'tash'...

...and can I stroke it?

Ali

I shaved it off on Monday night it's gone

Less drag for the task

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:54 pm

Can anyone lend Maltby a glider and harness for Saturday he fancies his chances?

Brian Nellist · Post by **Brian Nellist** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:31 pm

Hi Ali. i'll be up for a task.

eddy & Helen are abroad, liam has other commitments, but there might be
other pilots interested.

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:58 pm

hmm looking at the forecasts they seem all over the place however I think if its flyable and sw then think there is not a better place the xfell.
hownam is a fantastic site but not sure if it is right for all levels of competition.

Post by **colin keightley** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:24 pm

I'm interested Ali although I've done my pilot tasks I still need them signing off

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:36 pm

Excellent. Should be a good day. Fingers crossed for the weather.

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:59 pm

Sounds like a good plan coming together
who's the task director John, Brian or Ali or all three or can we watch them fight over it on the hill

joking aside some good ideas coming forward
can we try and get as many new members out as possible so if your reading this keep an eye on this page for more details nearer the time or get in touch with any of the coaches.
Dont be shy come and fly

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:02 pm

If Andrew `maltby needs a wing I still have the mentor but no spare harness give me a bell
07711405742

Brian Nellist · Post by **Brian Nellist** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:16 pm

Should put something in the flying today.

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:16 pm

I think the task Gary set is as good as any and well worth a shot. I'm hoping Chris Foz might make the turn points for our GPS to upload to. I've had a go at making the task with High Cup Nick as the start flying from High Cap second TP is the radar masts and finish is High Cap. This can be viewed on Chris' Northumbrian XC site.

I don't think we need anyone in charge we agree the task and fly it, down load it at the end of the day and see who was the quickest.

Will that work do you think??

Henry · Post by **Henry** » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:38 pm

Hi Ali,
Certainly would be up for some task sign offs re getting a pilot rating.
so count me in.
Btw - Stayed at the Fox Inn Campsite, Ousby a month or so ago, very friendly down to earth place under new management and the new owner is definitely keen to assist with with any flying do's etc