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Feb 04, 2007 13:00 |  #1

Took the new 500mm to Topcliffe gliding club Near Thirsk.

Beautiful day today so had to go somewhere.

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Feb 04, 2007 13:08 |  #2

Sailplanes are some of the most beautiful shapes in aviation, your shots have displayed that trait very well.




  
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Feb 04, 2007 14:26 |  #3

Wonderful shots Tim, number three is astonishing looks like the pilot is eyeballing you, must have thought a rocket launcher was pointed at him ;-)a.

Truely superb efforts.

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Feb 04, 2007 14:42 |  #4

Fantastic images - they are beautiful! I reckon that Piper has pulled a tow or two in its time - what a great little workhorse they are.

I am fascinated by the powered glider, too (BXSH). Do you have any of it in motion?


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Feb 04, 2007 15:00 |  #5

kiwibloke wrote in post #2654186 (external link)
I am fascinated by the powered glider, too (BXSH). Do you have any of it in motion?

Bizarre sort of a machine isnt it..:D

Here you go mate.

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Feb 04, 2007 15:07 |  #6

Amazing - thank you. I imagine the engine and prop fold back into that slot behind the engine mount point. What a great idea.

Off topic, I know, but would the pilot need a powered license for that or would his/her glider ticket still be applicable...

*wanders off, head shaking... modern technology...*


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Feb 04, 2007 15:14 |  #7

kiwibloke wrote in post #2654298 (external link)
Amazing - thank you. I imagine the engine and prop fold back into that slot behind the engine mount point. What a great idea.

Yes the pilot shut the Rotax engine down and flicked a switch and the whole engine mechanism folded down into the body of the glider..:)

kiwibloke wrote in post #2654298 (external link)
Off topic, I know, but would the pilot need a powered license for that or would his/her glider ticket still be applicable...

*wanders off, head shaking... modern technology...*

I really don't know but would imagine he would need a single engine pilots licence, Maybe some who knows could speak up..;)

This was working hard most of the day, Looks an old tug doesnt it..:lol:

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Feb 04, 2007 15:21 |  #8

ah - the Pawnee - another great little workhorse. I bet that one has also seen a lot of service. They just go and go. Shoulda been called Energisers :)


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Feb 04, 2007 15:51 as a reply to  @ ::John::'s post |  #9

Excellent stuff :)

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Feb 04, 2007 16:32 as a reply to  @ kav's post |  #10

Really great shots ! The call it soaring here in Canada


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Feb 04, 2007 16:34 |  #11

Nice shots Busterboy, I'm having a little difficulty finding the exact location of Topcliffe Gliding Club. Tried Googling it, plenty of articles but none with a location. Are you allowed on the site (with permission of course) or do you have to shoot from the perimeter. It looks like a good location so any chance of some info please?




  
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Feb 04, 2007 17:23 |  #12

Seeing that he had to use a 500mm, I'll guess he was at the perimeter, but I could be wrong.


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Feb 04, 2007 17:29 |  #13

Mick Emmett wrote in post #2654736 (external link)
Nice shots Busterboy, I'm having a little difficulty finding the exact location of Topcliffe Gliding Club. Tried Googling it, plenty of articles but none with a location. Are you allowed on the site (with permission of course) or do you have to shoot from the perimeter. It looks like a good location so any chance of some info please?

Go north from your place on the A1>>A168>>A19 to Thirsk, Head out towards Sutton Bank, Climb to the top of the bank and the first road on the right, Head down there 1 mile, It is well signposted...;)

The airfield has a perimiter and most of my shots were taken outside the boundery, Its a beautiful place for photography Mick, Do yourself a favour and have a look up there, On site hot meals and drinks and a very friendly bunch of guys..:D


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Feb 04, 2007 17:59 as a reply to  @ busterboy's post |  #14

Great shots Busterboy, Love the 4th. I live in Malton so not too far away from you...Will have to get to Sutton Bank sometime


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Feb 05, 2007 14:53 as a reply to  @ darren h's post |  #15

Busterboy, Nice shots of gliders, they bring back some good memories for me.:D

Un-less they have renamed themselves, the gliding club on top of sutton bank is known as The Yorkshire Gliding club. i've had a couple of weeks flying there years ago when i owned a std cirrus 15mtr sailplane, i had some great flying in both wave and thermals. oooooh what memories!!!!!!!!

Its possible to walk around the site and some good views over the vale of york and the white horse of kilburn can be had from what i remember.


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