27 June 2012

British Summer

Frankly, I have had nothing to write about for the past 2 weeks.... this weather is just miserable.

The 18m nationals had 3 days, including one good racing task - 425km @ 115kph.

The comp was comprehensively won by Derren Francis, making him the current 15 and 18m national champion.

For a bit of flying training in the past, take a look at this: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2165400/The-magnificent-men-flying-machines-How-trainee-pilots-got-unfortunate-scrapes-took-skies-rooftops-Britain-s-aviation-schools.html

Will Ellis flew an incredible flight from Bicester 500km in a K6. I would like to put money on him being a future world champion...

Frankly the weather for this weekend doesnt look particularly positive either. Time to enjoy my wet weather sport of kayaking.

15 June 2012

Helicam Extreme come to Aboyne

See the result of Helicam Extreme's visit to Aboyne - very nice video of the Capstan and unique footage taken by their drone.

Cheers guys

http://vimeo.com/42515085

Interclub League Round 1 - SCRUBBED

The Interclub League due to take place at Feshiebridge this weekend has been cancelled due to the forecast inclement weather.

The Saturday evening BBQ will still be taking place should you wish to travel over for the social scene.

14 June 2012

Flying on Wednesday Evening (14th June)

Following Alex's email inviting members to fly on Wednesday evening, we made use of the daylight by flying until beyond 8.30pm.

Martin, John McGregor, Ali Bridges, Ewan ?, myself and Alex were there, with thanks to Pawel for towing.

The evenings can be a good time to learn as the conditions are often more benign (and wave can set up), so if you do fancy flying speak to Gerry and Pawel kindly. They are not under obligation to fly in the evenings so it will be on a case-by-case basis.

11 June 2012

Round 1 - Feshiebridge (16/17 June)

Round 1 of the Scottish Interclub Leage kicks off this weekend at Feshiebridge.

The team is: Ron Ogston, Roy Garden, Iain Donnelly, Roy Wilson, Graham Holloway and Charlie Jordan.

Please feel free to come and support Deeside, experience a new club in a fantastic area of Scotland.

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Recent weather

I am afraid that the continuing dull weather has created limited flying opportunities.

However, we have certainly had more luck than the chaps at Lasham flying the Regionals, 15m and Open Nationals.

They sat in the rain all week, with only one competition day on Saturday 9th June. It was a 350km task which seemed to be a well set, challenging task - arguably the only way to determine a national champion in a single day!

Derren Francis took it after an epic 'team' flight with Dave Watt. These guys regularly fly as a team in their seperate Ventus 2a's - on this task finishing only 2 seconds apart. The combined decision making and extra sky covered can have a major effect.

Alex is at Aboyne all week, standing in for resident instructor Gerry whilst he is on holiday. If you fancy getting some instructing or soaring in, come on down.

01 June 2012

Friday 1st June & Weekend Forecast

Thankfully my forecasting skills are still intact, and Ali Bridges made use of the weather today by logging 1 hour 37 mins in the Discus.

Pawel and Gerry are at the airfield midweek to cater for flying requirements, just give a courtesy call on 013398 85339.

As per Frans email, the weekend should be ok with Saturday offering the best conditions. It could be a bit trickier on Sunday.

Its going to be thermals once again - where has the wave gone?