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| 04-03-2013 08:30 PM | ||
| ddruck |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation Answered above in my original post. A Quote:
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| 04-03-2013 07:15 PM | ||
| DHansen |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation Eagle butte sounds nice, Leave you're shorts and crocs at home though hazzards listed on the MCS site lists"Occasional rattlesnakes" which is normal for high dry country, Nice pictures of you're trip on RCG Thomas thanks for sharing. |
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| 04-03-2013 02:45 PM | ||
| wakuman |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation Quote:
don't know if you spreading some rumors/ misleading information is productive?? -Paul Naton moved to the east cost at least 5 years ago. -To put a camera on a sloper, still nobody really cares. -Arizona flying with a Moldie can be challenging as not everyone masters handcatches. Thomas |
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| 04-03-2013 02:41 PM | ||
| wakuman |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation Quote:
Eagle Butte is located in south east Washington: Kennewick/ Richland http://mcs.rchomepage.com/ Just came back yesterdayfrom a 5 day visit, we had a visitor from Galgary which is now regulary as well ( more often on the slope than most locals) BTW: Electrics aren't allowed on TP , at least that was the rule last time I was there Cheers Thomas |
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| 03-28-2013 12:35 PM | ||
| ddruck |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation taken down this post, since I was accused of spreading misinformation, which I was not, part of this was a joke, I guess some people have no sense of humor. I did not know Paul moved again but he does know California and sloping there regardless where he lives. The camera thing is not a rumor, 20 states have legislation going against aerial video and photography, the arrest part was a joke, relax Wakuman , I do know Lorne personally, we met before and I do wish him a great trip and a great vacation. Dan |
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| 03-27-2013 07:29 PM | ||
| DHansen |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation Tri cities area Lorne, Canuks fly there too. Hope to fly there one day soon myself. Thomas can tell you more I am sure. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...ight=eagl+butt David |
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| 03-27-2013 01:42 PM | ||
| lornecherry |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation Thomas, where is Eagle Butte...which State? ... I only get South Dakota or some inland areas when I Google it. |
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| 03-27-2013 01:41 PM | ||
| lornecherry |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation Well, I could travel from Utah, (it has many great sites) through Vegas (always fun) and then end-up at Torrey. In June, I've been told, the air is light at Torrey (6-12 mph)...but it's easy to see if there is enough lift...just wait for the baggies to fly and then you know you can stay up. Having sloped mostly at Riverdale Park (a small, grassy hill in Toronto), I actually like light conditions and TD ships on the slope ...very relaxing. I used to soar back and forth over that hill (and still do) for hours. It is that type of relaxing soaring that I crave, but this time with an ocean backdrop. I have spoken to a few members of the TP executive, and they are anything but snobby; they are however, quite rightfully, concerned about safety and preserving their field, as it shared with a lot of full scale users. They have also shared a few interior sites, where the air comes in off the desert and creates tremendous lift. Part of the allure, is not knowing exactly what I will encounter, but there are worse places I could be stuck in than Southern California. And of course, having something with a motor on front, can turn marginal conditions and long retrieval walks into an enjoyable afternoon. |
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| 03-25-2013 09:17 AM | ||
| wakuman |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation You have to pass a test, sign a waiver and pay a daily fee at TP. Heard some locals are snobby. The site isn't so good in June. http://inlandsloperebels.com/ I know CA residents drive 19 hours to fly at Eagle butte in the Pacific north west, so much for 'world class slope'. Cheers Thomas |
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| 03-22-2013 01:41 AM | ||
| 4*60 |
Re: Planning a Torrey Pines slope soaring vacation A paste.... Club & Board Meeting Auto Museum March 12 SC2 Thermal Contest @ vvrc March 17 TPG Classic Slope Race @ Torrey March 23 & 24 Thermal Duration Contest @ Encinitas April 14; Scott Condon CD I believe the full size soaring was discontinued years ago. Perhaps that is what you heard. Google is your friend. I have enjoyed several drives down the coast and stays in the area, always pausing at Torrey Pines for a look. Great place and like has been said it IS California. Mustang GT convertible down the coast and top down in downtown LA and Pebble Beach and Torrey Pines, (70+ deg. in December)was a trip I won't forget and will always regret selling that vehicle!!!!   Hope you have fun. |
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