Gromit Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Southern Winter lg 2019/20. The Southern Winter league 2019/20 comps will be staged at the venues of Whitesheet, (NNW- SSW) Butser hill (NE) & Eastbourne ( All other directions) Each competition venue being dependant upon the forecast wind direction. The 'venue' announcement for each comp will be posted at the earliest opportunity prior to each comp following study of the various wind direction forecasts. The 'Weather call' will be posted at around 8.00pm on the Friday evening prior to each comp. If necessary due to an unclear forecast this will be delayed until noon on the Saturday. Competition dates, each date being 4th Sunday of the month ;- Sunday October 27th Sunday November 24th Sunday December 22nd Sunday January 26th Sunday February 23rd Sunday March 22 nd. Note;- With 6 comps being scheduled there are no reserve dates. Entries to be sent to ;- swallacegromit@aol.com BMFA insurance details. Please note , Whitesheet slope closure information. To enable the safe & successful staging of F3f competitions at Whitesheet, the Whitesheet slopes will be closed to all flying other than for that of the competition while F3f competitions are in progress. Competitions run from 9.00am- 5.00pm (approx finish time). The Whitesheet Committee thank you very much for your understanding & co-operation regarding this. Stu, Whitesheet Comp Sec. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookman Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hi Gromit. Are we racing next weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Apologies Wookman & All, I had planned to open entry ystdy, however 36 hrs being bedridden in chronic pain had other ideas Entry details coming up by 12.00 noon today . Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Southern Winter league rd 1 Sund Oct 27th Entry to this competition is now OPEN. Venues being used ;- Whitesheet, (NNW- SSW) Eastbourne ( All other directions) 'Actual Venue Advisory & confirmation' ;- During the course of next week I will be closely following the various forecasts. I will post a 'venue advisory' on Thursd 24 th at around 9.00pm. I will post 'venue confirmation' on Friday 25 th The 'Weather call' will be posted at around 8.00pm on the Friday 25th. The Winter league comps are the perfect introduction to this exciting branch of our sport, newcomers are guaranteed are very warm welcome. Hints & tips on all things F3f ie, model set up, flying the course, turn styles, ballast decisions, etc etc are always freely given. Most sports models are perfectly suitable to use, you don't need an expensive F3f machine. It is through the winter league comps that very many F3f pilots like myself started. I look forward to welcoming you to your first comp. Entries to be sent to ;- swallacegromit@aol.com Please include all the following info with your entry BMFA insurance number, Freq 2.4 or 35 meg + channel. Important ;- Please state which venues you will travel too, ie Whitesheet, Butser hill, Eastbourne, All I need this information in order to make the decision as to whether we have sufficient numbers attending any given venue. Stu, Whitesheet Comp Sec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 The Southern Winter league 2019 / 20. (note; entry details to rd 1 in previous / above post ) Frustratingly due to my continued poor health, & imminent Neuro & Spinal Surgery, it is very unlikely that I am going to be able to attend any Winter league competitions, or in fact do any flying at all for many months. I will however be doing all the admin, taking entries, posting any comp info on BARCS , Facebook & Whitesheet RFC Website. Doing so will help keep me involved. The 'on the day' organising & the CD'ing of these comps ;- is in the very safe hands of Graeme Mahoney, Nigel Whitchalls, John Philips and Pete Burgess. Between them they will be sharing this role. The Southern Winter league is therefore is in very safe hands. A huge sincerest personal thanks therefore from myself to Graeme, Nigel, JP, & Pete , thanks Guys Stu, Whitesheet Comp Sec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Southern Winter lg rd 1 Sund Oct 27th Entry list . Stu, Whitesheet Comp Sec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone-the-glider Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 22/10/2019 at 09:20, Gromit said: Southern Winter lg rd 1 Sund Oct 27th Entry list . Stu, Whitesheet Comp Sec. Emailed Stuart my entry, as the list need a few more. Keep doing the weather dances lads TTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyslapnut Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Looks like 8 to 15mph N/NE at Whitesheet. Pure North at Eastbourne with a similar windspeed. A little too light for my flying ability. Sorry I will not be there. I hope you get a comp. Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Confirmed Entry list. Only 2 pilots have said they will travel to Eastbourne Likewise 2 pilots for Butser hill. Hopefully the various forecasts will swing around from the present N to a more NW direction, Whitesheet will then be the venue & we can get the league underway. A true Northerly at Whitesheet being very crossed lumpy & dumpy, & not suitable for an F3f comp. Weather & Venue call this evening at around 8.00pm, Stu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone-the-glider Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 One more for Butser 5 hours ago, Gromit said: Confirmed Entry list. Only 2 pilots have said they will travel to Eastbourne Likewise 2 pilots for Butser hill. Hopefully the various forecasts will swing around from the present N to a more NW direction, Whitesheet will then be the venue & we can get the league underway. A true Northerly at Whitesheet being very crossed lumpy & dumpy, & not suitable for an F3f comp. Weather & Venue call this evening at around 8.00pm, Stu. One more for butser, and a maybe for Eastbourne. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Southern Wint lg rd 1 sund 27th Oct. Cancelled Hi All, Unfortunately a true Northerly continues to be forecast for most / All of Sunday, this direction is very crossed & unsuitable for staging an F3f event at Whitesheet. Sadly with only 3 competitors saying they would travel to Eastbourne, this competition is therefore cancelled . Stu, Whitesheet Comp Sec. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thanks for trying Stu. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 15 hours ago, Witch_1 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Hopefully the weather gods are on your side next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyslapnut Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Good call Stu. Lovely day but the wind is so light. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel_W Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Hi all, next Sunday 24th Nov is the next date for the Southern Winter League. The first of Stuart's awaited spine surgery operations has now been booked for this Wednesday, so he has contacted several volunteers to bring the equipment, make a slope and weather call, and run the day. Stu - we wish you well. Please can you register your interest by PM to me or on this thread, including which locations you can attend (White Sheet or Eastbourne). Weather call will be on Friday. Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipigface Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I’ll go anywhere, Nigel. John Treble 82099 Pitbull 2 Pitbull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Falconer Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Hi Nigel Yes enter me with my Shinto and Jedi both on 2.4 White Sheet preferably Ta Ian Falconer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookman Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Put me down for Whitesheet please Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Burgess Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Pete Burgess BMFA 053003 All venues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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