PPruNe Gliding Experience Days
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From: Old Sarum ish
Sounds great! I've done a tiny bit of gliding before (about four winch launches over several years), so I hope that doesn't exclude me. I don't know about the dates yet as I work shifts and won't see my roster for a couple of days.
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From: Twickenham, home of rugby
Please sir, I'd like to soar!
I can probably do either day, and will be driving from SW London if anyone wants a lift - unless someone offers me a ride from an airfield nearby!
SD
I can probably do either day, and will be driving from SW London if anyone wants a lift - unless someone offers me a ride from an airfield nearby!
SD
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From: Top part of Hampshire
Need to check - but shouldn't be a problem
Originally Posted by rotorboater
Can you put me down for the Monday, I am happy to try 2 lots if there is space or even an air tow.
Can I fly in in a helicopter?
Can I fly in in a helicopter?
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From: Bedfordshire
Please sir, I'd like to soar!
Nimbus265,
If you get much more interest, it may be worth posting on the Mil thread and seeing if the GSA at Halton could donate a K21 and tug for the task.... serious BBQ territory then!
TBK
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From: Sywell, Northamptonshire
Hi Nimbus
I'm now a definite for Tue 23rd please, day booked off.
Being totally new to gliding a few questions....
How long do winch launch flights last?
I assume you get to go higher and further on a tug launch?
How much extra would the tug launch be?
Thanks
Kev
I'm now a definite for Tue 23rd please, day booked off.
Being totally new to gliding a few questions....
How long do winch launch flights last?
I assume you get to go higher and further on a tug launch?
How much extra would the tug launch be?
Thanks
Kev
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From: Top part of Hampshire
OK Folks, Just in the processes of putting all the arrangements in place.
To answer your questions Kev:
How long do winch launch flights last? - that depends on whether you manage to stay up or not!!!
I assume you get to go higher and further on a tug launch? - incorrect! We currently operate winch launches, which on a good day (Reasonable head-wind) will give you in somewhere between 1500 and 2000' on the launch. If the pilot can establish himself in a thermal, then you can use this lift to ascend. Consequently you can then then 'hang around'! or use that height and transfer it to distance, trading height for distance. If you want to go further, then you need to stop and top up the height. An aerotow, will give you the release height (say 2000') without the need to find lift after coming off the winch launch to climb to 2000' feet.
How much extra would the tug launch be? - Currently working on the rates for that now; I'm trying to secure the clubs tug, but have offers of additional tugs as well.
Originally Posted by kevwal
Hi Nimbus
I'm now a definite for Tue 23rd please, day booked off.
Being totally new to gliding a few questions....
How long do winch launch flights last?
I assume you get to go higher and further on a tug launch?
How much extra would the tug launch be?
Thanks
Kev
I'm now a definite for Tue 23rd please, day booked off.
Being totally new to gliding a few questions....
How long do winch launch flights last?
I assume you get to go higher and further on a tug launch?
How much extra would the tug launch be?
Thanks
Kev
How long do winch launch flights last? - that depends on whether you manage to stay up or not!!!
I assume you get to go higher and further on a tug launch? - incorrect! We currently operate winch launches, which on a good day (Reasonable head-wind) will give you in somewhere between 1500 and 2000' on the launch. If the pilot can establish himself in a thermal, then you can use this lift to ascend. Consequently you can then then 'hang around'! or use that height and transfer it to distance, trading height for distance. If you want to go further, then you need to stop and top up the height. An aerotow, will give you the release height (say 2000') without the need to find lift after coming off the winch launch to climb to 2000' feet.
How much extra would the tug launch be? - Currently working on the rates for that now; I'm trying to secure the clubs tug, but have offers of additional tugs as well.
Fixed+Rotary (aircraft, not washing lines)
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From: Peak District, Yorkshire, UK
Sadly, I too wouldn't be able to make this. It sounds like a great idea.
Are there any gliding PPRuNers in the North (M62 Corridor) who might be able to arrange something similar?
Are there any gliding PPRuNers in the North (M62 Corridor) who might be able to arrange something similar?
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From: UK
None Flyers
Could people who already have gliding experience come down as well, I was thinking coming down for a laugh and chat not for flying, just to meet people and make new friends.
Regards SPMCUK
PS Anyone going from Lincolnshire area??
Regards SPMCUK
PS Anyone going from Lincolnshire area??
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From: Brighton. UK. (Via Liverpool).
Hi all. Thank you Nimbus for bringing this back to the top. There will be a list going up soon as to who will be going on what days.
At the moment I have very limited access for a while, my laptop is very poorly and this is affecting getting online but I will post a list in the next day or so.
Anyone can come to this even if you don't want to fly, just turn up and have a chat, enjoy the day and bring something for the bbq!!
At the moment I have very limited access for a while, my laptop is very poorly and this is affecting getting online but I will post a list in the next day or so.
Anyone can come to this even if you don't want to fly, just turn up and have a chat, enjoy the day and bring something for the bbq!!