PaulR Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Mike - would you mind confirming when you’ll be making a call on the weather if it’s required? I presume Saturday early evening but just wanted to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 I will give an indication at lunchtime on Saturday - final decision 1800 Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I'm hoping for low wind. First contest with no ballast and 215g plane won't be fun otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marin Mitev Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 It will be windy and will be raining in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I just saw the wind forecast for Sunday, OUCH! If that doesn’t change I don’t think I’ll be making the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Harrison Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 I’ve flown in worse than this.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosds Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Yup, looking like constant wind on the limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirrusRC Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Gusting to 25+......ballast up, launch high and hang. Not the greatest showcase, which is a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Ballast up and launch high....I can’t do either haha. But seriously, launching into any sort of wind over about 6-7mph makes me break out in a sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Harrison Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 CX4 + 75g ballast weather, can’t wait 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 With my Spongebob sized arms, I'd have trouble lifting a 75g ballast stick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Gleeson Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Already tried my NRJ with 100g ballast. Feels heavy but still flies nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaSky Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Neil. Don't forget my ballast set! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Harrison Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Packed ready for you dude.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 The forecast isn't great but I think we can still get 4 rounds in between showers and the wind isn't forecast to exceed the 8m/s limit. 8m/s is 17.9 mph. Bring ballast and show us what you can do! 8 pilots starting and 4 rounds completed are the minimum numbers for the event to count towards league scores. I will issue a final decision at 1800 so check back then! To maintain a good matrix, it's best if people don't pull out after the matrix is finalised. If you're not going to come, let us know before 1800. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Gleeson Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I will come assuming the final weather check is ok. My weather app says 26 kmh gusting 52! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDLG Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I am going to respectfully decline this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirrusRC Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 After 3 days walking in the lakes and just getting home, I’m wrecked and think tomorrow I’ll be a zombie. Apologies but I’m going to pull out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Evans Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I already message Mike F earlier, sorry boys, I'd be way over my head in that even if it did go ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosds Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I apologise too. I'm out as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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