Anyone planning on flying tomorrow ?

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Gregor77

#45
February 18, 2013, 12:37:11 PM
The shoulder of stouffville side road is fine. Just have to walk in.

flying saucer

#46
February 18, 2013, 03:39:26 PM
Quote from: Ededge2002 on February 18, 2013, 08:46:07 AM
I don't mind walking in but wonder how the shoulder is doing for parking there.

Ed, as I mentioned in the other thread, the shoulder is for emergency use only and cannot be used for club parking. I would hate to see anyone get ticketed or towed! Hopefully the driveway clears up for next weekend  :)
 

Ededge2002

#47
February 18, 2013, 04:15:01 PM
Simon and myself attended TEMAC today. I shoveled the entrance of the driveway and the road in did not look too bad. (Yes I'm a little insane this is common knowledge)  having lots of off roading experience I knew it would be better if I got stuck backing down the driveway.  I backed down but was sliding off to the west side of the drive.  Getting a little stuck we made the decision that it just wasn't going to work. So with a firm push from Simon and a little run I drove out of the driveway.    As for parking on the shoulder I did not see any no parking or stopping signs. This is a regional road not a highway

We went and flew several flights at my Area51 flying site. Great sun and good times
Yea 400W/lb should about do it.. But wouldn't a nice round 500 be better?

sihinch

#48
February 18, 2013, 04:31:40 PM
It was amazing, but 2 hours outside was enough.  The cold did creep in!

I managed to catch this photo of Ed and his crazy fast "glider" - amazed I got them both in shot, with an iPhone, on a sunny day!

Thanks Ed!

S

Ededge2002

#49
February 18, 2013, 05:38:56 PM
Wow my butt looks great in that suit! 
Good times Simon!
Yea 400W/lb should about do it.. But wouldn't a nice round 500 be better?

flying saucer

#50
February 18, 2013, 05:40:27 PM
I had a few flights at a local field as well. A friend brought out his trusty PZ Supercub and we lasted about an hour before retiring indoors...might look in to a tx glove for next year!
 

Andy Hoffer

#51
February 18, 2013, 08:06:52 PM
Quote from: Ededge2002 on February 18, 2013, 04:15:01 PM
Simon and myself attended TEMAC today. I shoveled the entrance of the driveway and the road in did not look too bad. (Yes I'm a little insane this is common knowledge)  having lots of off roading experience I knew it would be better if I got stuck backing down the driveway.  I backed down but was sliding off to the west side of the drive.  Getting a little stuck we made the decision that it just wasn't going to work. So with a firm push from Simon and a little run I drove out of the driveway.    As for parking on the shoulder I did not see any no parking or stopping signs. This is a regional road not a highway

We went and flew several flights at my Area51 flying site. Great sun and good times

I must have just missed you guys.  I was there from 1:30 to about 3:30.  I made the same decision after gently testing the snow on the driveway and parked my mini-van at the top of the driveway, although Thomas Kwak stopped by to visit at around 3:00, and he was able to drive right in with his 4x4 SUV with no problem.  It was a gorgeous winter day, with nice dry snow for skis!


Thanks for shovelling Ed.

Andy

Andy Hoffer

#52
February 21, 2013, 12:01:22 PM
Quote from: flying saucer on February 18, 2013, 03:39:26 PM
Quote from: Ededge2002 on February 18, 2013, 08:46:07 AM
I don't mind walking in but wonder how the shoulder is doing for parking there.

Ed, as I mentioned in the other thread, the shoulder is for emergency use only and cannot be used for club parking. I would hate to see anyone get ticketed or towed! Hopefully the driveway clears up for next weekend  :)

Update on Winter Parking at TEMAC

http://temac.ca/smf/index.php/topic,3823.0.html

Andy

flying saucer

#53
February 21, 2013, 03:02:15 PM
Thanks for looking into it Andy. My information came from talking with a Police officer two winters ago. Just hope everyone's on the same page with this.

Anyway hopefully we'll be able to drive on in very soon :)
 

flying saucer

#54
February 23, 2013, 05:39:22 PM
Well today was the day! Winds were quite manageable varying between 5-15km/h, and above freezing temps made it almost toasty out :)

I squeezed in two flights while Andy had several solid flights with his Sportster. Best of all the driveway is finally accessible!
 

Gregor77

#55
February 23, 2013, 07:24:55 PM
What.  You b@@@@t@@@rds. John and I spent all day building an original Electra cub for Sunday and you guys go out today. Lol

Bobmic

#56
February 23, 2013, 07:32:50 PM
So what time you guys are planing to go tomorrow ?

Ededge2002

#57
February 23, 2013, 09:02:25 PM
My plan is to show up around 11 and stay till 2 .     MIGHT bring something new to fly....  might leave it at home....
Yea 400W/lb should about do it.. But wouldn't a nice round 500 be better?

Andy Hoffer

#58
February 23, 2013, 10:53:28 PM
Put the skis on your planes guys.  The snow is glazed and fast.  Lots of fun!  See you tomorrow!

Andy

Ededge2002

#59
February 23, 2013, 11:08:44 PM
is it smooth or choppy Andy?  I dont mind some foot prints but if its a canadian road in spinrgtime ?
Yea 400W/lb should about do it.. But wouldn't a nice round 500 be better?
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