Tilman Baumann Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I forgot to mention I'm bringing a friend. Absolute novice. Hence the two wildthings and some extra foamie stuff in the box. With some luck, he will use that stuff up and we don't have to take it home. But that isn't plan-a. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 On 28/05/2018 at 16:38, Tilman Baumann said: I forgot to mention I'm bringing a friend. Absolute novice. Hence the two wildthings and some extra foamie stuff in the box. With some luck, he will use that stuff up and we don't have to take it home. But that isn't plan-a. Waste disposal facilities not provided I'm afraid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEP Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 hi all girls and me are looking forward to next week, we will be there some time Wednesday. just wondering if there is such a thing as a site list for flying? JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 3 hours ago, fpljohn said: hi all girls and me are looking forward to next week, we will be there some time Wednesday. just wondering if there is such a thing as a site list for flying? JP Hi JP - there are a number of slopes, including multiple for similar wind directions. The site would therefore depend on the wind for the day, as well as the consensus / feelings of the rest. I have a document giving directions to the various sites - I can send you a copy if you PM me your email address. Anyone is free to phone me anytime on (0)87 929 7071. It looks like conditions might be on the light end of the wind scale (particularly for here), so bring floaty stuff (if enough of you bring floaty stuff, that should guarantee a strong blow!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEP Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 cheers Chris PM sent JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Lunt Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I'm bringing you a floaty Q12 Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 31 minutes ago, Scram said: I'm bringing you a floaty Q12 Chris. Thanks Jerry, but if you have any space problems, please don't make a special effort. I'm not very positive about the hobby right now: it seems I won't be able to fly with you guys, as I have been unsuccessful in renewing my membership of the national body MACI this year (been fine renewing it annually for 14 years, but everything - including insurers and rules - has changed now) so I have no insurance . Anyone wanna guess why all the changes ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Lunt Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Brexit or GDPR?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilman Baumann Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Doesn't the BMFA allow guest flyers? I checked my insurance and I don't seem to have that provision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 20 minutes ago, Tilman Baumann said: Doesn't the BMFA allow guest flyers? I checked my insurance and I don't seem to have that provision. i think it is ok as long as they are with an instructor or someone that's held a B certificate for more than 12 months. I'm a BMFA certified instructor. But not sure on the rules in Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Scram said: Brexit or GDPR?? Drones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Tilman Baumann said: Doesn't the BMFA allow guest flyers? I checked my insurance and I don't seem to have that provision. This is the Republic of Ireland, not part of the UK. I'm not sure about the BMFA - I've made some inquiries but no useful information yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 45 minutes ago, Les said: i think it is ok as long as they are with an instructor or someone that's held a B certificate for more than 12 months. I'm a BMFA certified instructor. But not sure on the rules in Ireland. I need to ask you about this "B" cert. thing; as that is the other way I could get insurance with MACI as a "Non-club" member. But I'm not sure if there is such a thing for someone who fly's gliders only (and doesn't know how to taxi, take off, land on a strip, etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilman Baumann Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Arrived near Camp. Woodstock it would be great if you could still make it. I can relate, our national body had us jumping through some ridiculous hoops recently. A 100m hight restriction was narrowly avoided but it's all pretty bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilman Baumann Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Shall we organise in a telegram or WhatsApp group perhaps? Since we are all quite spread and decisions will likely be made ad-hoc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Woodstock said: I need to ask you about this "B" cert. thing; as that is the other way I could get insurance with MACI as a "Non-club" member. But I'm not sure if there is such a thing for someone who fly's gliders only (and doesn't know how to taxi, take off, land on a strip, etc.)? in the U.K. you don't need to be a member of a club to join the BMFA and get insured and it covers all types of flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Les said: in the U.K. you don't need to be a member of a club to join the BMFA and get insured and it covers all types of flying. Is there such a thing as a B cert for glider flying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Tilman Baumann said: Shall we organise in a telegram or WhatsApp group perhaps? Since we are all quite spread and decisions will likely be made ad-hoc. I'm on WhatsApp (don't know of telegram?) on +(0)87 929 7071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, Woodstock said: I'm on WhatsApp (don't know of telegram?) on +(0)87 929 7071 WhatsApp is good for me. i will be arriving with Andy early Monday morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 13 minutes ago, Woodstock said: Is there such a thing as a B cert for glider flying? The BMFA have a slope 'B' -http://achievements.bmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/SilentFlight-BSlope-2018.pdf and Google turned this up - http://maci.ie/wp-content/uploads/Education/MACI-Training-Booklet-2017-4.pdf which also has a slope 'B'. MACI want 75€ and won't insure people who don't fly at club sites. Ouch. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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