Jon_E Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 That's woken me up!! Midlands starting their Winter League early Not a bad idea Mike. As I am too late for an early start, we will have to make do with our regular slot for this year. So the HoH dates are :- 5th Nov 2016 3rd Dec 2016 7th Jan 2017 4th Feb ( 18 Feb Reserve ) 4th Mar ( 18 Mar Reserve ) Hope to see as many of you as possible up on the sunny Yorkshire slopes this coming season Regards Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isoaritfirst Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Yep we had a lovely day in the sunshine. Thermalling around and landing out (a few times) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Ronnie Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 22 hours ago, isoaritfirst said: Yep we had a lovely day in the sunshine. Thermalling around and landing out (a few times) Nowt new there then, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloper Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 well we can expect the usuall then at HOH snow/rain, wellies and Mark treble in a T-shirt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentPilot Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 As it stands now I've got the 7th Jan & 4th Feb and both of the reserve dates free. I'd like to come along and join in again, but I'll be very careful about whether I fly or not, I don't want a repeat of last time at Levisham Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Ronnie Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Ill be missing the first winter league I'm afraid, done my back in, had nearly 2 weeks of hell with pain. so it means i haven't had a chance to fly my models on my new tranny. Bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haley Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Hi Jon, I am on holiday currently, but I'm hoping to support the first comp weather permitting next weekend. Cheers, Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Looks like there might be quite a blow I'm planning on coming too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon_E Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 That's great Guys. Forecast looks good, but as usual a call will be made on Friday evening Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloper Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 dead north but usualy that can work on the NE face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campsieflyer Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I have got my Winter woolies and thermals looked out and raring to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Dakin Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Me too - providing that work doesn't punish me too hard, and I have a few kilojoules of energy left, I'd like to join the northern party!! Cheers, Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon_E Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Well there aint going to be a shortage of wind tomorrow, but the forecast is for showers throughout the day. Cold Northerly winds will see us heading for the slopes overlooking Fylingdales. Should be fun if the rain is not as bad as they are currently predicting Therefore with a degree of trepidation, tomorrows comp is ON Meet at the main carpark for 9 to 9:30 Cheers Jon 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon_E Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Well that wasn't too bad was it? The predicted showers did materialise, and despite being very heavy, were generally short lived. Never-the-less every round had at least one stoppage for rain, and the air between could be a bit tricky as well. However the 9 pilots did managed 5 rounds before the wind swung too far west to continue, and with the prospect of more heavy rain to follow, a hasty retreat to the carpark was made before the next down pour. Some great flying was had, with Greg coming out on top, followed by Mark R, with Steve in third. FTD went to Greg with a 37.51 in R1 Final positions were 1 Greg Dakin 3954.72 1000 2 Mark Redsell 3746.28 947 3 Steve Hayley 3656.82 925 4 Peter Gunning 3607.59 912 5 Rich Baygo 3600.76 910 6 Mark Treble 3106.69 786 7 Dave Watson 2898.77 733 8 Jon Edison 2832.13 716 9 Bob Dickenson 2546.52 644 Full spreadsheet to follow Thanks to everyone for their support, and look forward to next time Regards Jon 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haley Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Well done Jon for running today's Comp in very trying conditions. You made the right call and despite the rain, an enjoyable day especially to see Greg flying for the first time and a well deserved win. Regards Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Well done Jon on getting the Northern winter lg successfully underway. Congrats Greg on both your win & achieving FTD. Very well done Mark on being 'runner up', & to Steve on taking 3rd place. Hope everyone had a very enjoyable days racing. Love to see some pics if anyone has some they'd like to share, thanks. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_r Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Yep, good to get the winter season underway even it was a bit ropey. Some good meerkat impersonations as we all dived for cover when the showers came in. Greg on top form and generally very close so looking good for the coming comps. 🖒 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Ronnie Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Glad it happened, sorry i couldn't join you all still suffering with a pulled back. Well done Greg good win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtreble Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 30 minutes ago, Gromit said: Love to see some pics if anyone has some they'd like to share, thanks. Stu. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Thanks Mark lol Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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