Bbdave Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I'm seriously considering a RES model I have an electric RESolution and a couple of slope models but fancy a pure RES model I have never flown competitively nor attended any comps. My only concern is wind we seem to get more breezy days here than without and I'm aware these can't handle much breeze. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentPilot Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I got an Algebra 2m for windy days. My Radian does well in low wind conditions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightEdge Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I'm interested... after lockdown of course. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightEdge Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Will peeps be playing in the 2m Hi-Start again now that lockdown has eased? Had my first session this morning with the late Boffin's X-RES (which I had stripped down, de-warped and recovered) using the regulation 10m of 6mm bungee. Lovely fun, made 13:45 and a max altitude of 200m... although I don't think it should count for the challenge per se, as I had a hugely experienced friend by my elbow (umm, circa 2m from my elbow) pointing out exactly where the thermals actually were and how to work with them! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 11 hours ago, StraightEdge said: although I don't think it should count for the challenge per se, as I had a hugely experienced friend by my elbow (umm, circa 2m from my elbow) pointing out exactly where the thermals actually were and how to work with them! Nice going Jon. I say it counts! Nothing in the rules to say you can't be coached - as long as it's you on the sticks and no telemetry. I need the impetus to get my Slite ready and flying within two weeks and 13:45 is the perfect target time Let's get the 2m party started! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 I'll update the tables later on. Well done that's a great start. Trust you are not using telemetry to measure height during the flight. Just finished my new F3-RES, Mad Hatter 2 on Thursfay. Even better, I retire on Wednesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightEdge Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Martyn Well done, the Mad Hatter looks great! Re telemetry, I have it on a selectable switch and wasn't using it except when it was clear that I had gained a big one using trad observation and wanted to 'calibrate' for learning reasons what I thought my height might be with what it actually was. Therefore technically I was using it and my flight should not count. But it indicates - if any extra indication was needed - that every few days we do currently have ideal 2m Hi-Start thermalling conditions! Jon PS piccies of the re-covered X-RES 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 That's fine Jon Glider looks great as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightEdge Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Cheers Martyn... and may you enjoy your forthcoming retirement to the fullest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 We are off.. That will take some beating. Don't forget to submit your score as they will count towards your overall annual league place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 First flying session in a long time this morning. I saw a weather window between 10-12am between enough lift and before the wind built up too much. Pleasant flying with some decent height gain and a couple of multiple thermal flights but nothing to trouble Jon - my best was 9:50. As the bigger lift started to come through it was getting a bit too windy to follow it downwind. Thanks for the impetus to get the Slite fettled and the TX charged though! Very enjoyable getting out again but more practice needed. Jon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Updated Table Well done Jon W - nice to see you back flying again. I went out with mine yesterday as well (still unflown), but the breezy southerly was hopeless - across the narrowest part of the field and a large copse of 100 ft trees immediately downwind. A non starter I am afraid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightEdge Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Nice one Jon... yes I've noticed that bigger lift does often seem to be accompanied by bigger wind... Edited May 26, 2020 by StraightEdge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentPilot Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thermals are wind you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I generally find my thermals keep some of the wind in Another brief attempt this morning out at the rec. A bit too early for lift purposes as the sun wasn't getting through the stratus but very calm so you could cruise about and find what was there . I had one decent flight of 8:20 getting to a good height and flying with three kites who were showing me the way. I'm coming for you Jon... well trying anyway! (Is the 28th the last day ie we can log a new time on the 29th? I've forgotten how we do this!) Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 So after completing the family jobs list - conditions were just tooooo good not to try again Headed out again at 4.30 as the high haze was clearing and little puffy 'Simpson's clouds' were starting to appear. Very little drift and so not much wind to launch against but after a few 3's and 4's I got my eye in and specked out properly with the kites following my lead for once. After 13 minutes of doodling about at height I decided to spin out of it (could have gone on for a while but that's not much fun for anyone else.) In the end I kept finding more lift low down and couldn't help myself, scratching about a bit more and finally got down for 19:33. More a reflection of the perfect connies than my skill - I fully expect someone else could have beaten me already today! Jon Whitmore, 26/05/20, Slite, 19:33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightEdge Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Well done Jon! Both your flights exceed my best today with the X-RES of only 5:58... but there's always tomorrow...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 I'll update the table later. 1st round turning into a challenge. I like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Updated Table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynk Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Whitmore said: (Is the 28th the last day ie we can log a new time on the 29th? I've forgotten how we do this!) Jon Jon - Its best before - in this case the 29th so last flight submission would have been the 28th... if that makes sense 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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