Lauranyyfan Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I just posted this on the other location thread, but at the risk of repeating myself my local spot is the Uffington White Horse. Great spot with great views - just a shame they have now started charging for the car park Ant So spacious and pretty. The view alone has a calming effect. Nice shadow of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 My regular flying spot is Mission Bay Park.Very nice well cut grassy area with plenty of room and plenty of REV fliers. It is rarely cold and rains even more rarely. The REVs in the foreground, they aren't mine. They are Big Ben's. Mine are still packed in the red bag behind Big Ben's REVs. Adding in a 360 pano and a sunset from Mission Bay Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant- Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 So spacious and pretty. The view alone has a calming effect. Nice shadow of yourself. Yeah - You can't really see the actual horse in that shot though. This is what he really looks like The view out over the vale is pretty nice too! Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Hi Paul....I think it's amazing to fly by our National landmarks. I'll be flying Liberty State Park, soon (only 40 minutes away, I should have flown here already :confused!: )... I imagine I'll be humbled to fly with Lady Liberty as a backdrop. (I'm very proud of our great and beautiful country; what can I say? ) Having an outlet for tunes is a huge bonus. My car battery died on me as five hours of flying flew by while the radio was blasting the entire time. Liberty is my home fly area and it's pretty amazing to fly with her as a backdrop. As well you can see Ellis Island, the entry point for many peoples ancestors. But Liberty also affords an incredible view of Lower Manhattan. All of those views sometimes taken for granted by those of us who fly there often but a truly awe inspiring view nonetheless. Gonna be there tomorrow around 10:30AM if anyone wants to join??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Just arrived at Cape Bretton, Nova Scotia. Guess what I will be doing.............. Ummmmm lemme see.... not stuck behind a desk that's for sure. It looks stunning, like a rugged Scottish coastline and dramatic scenery. Have a great time I hope you are feasting on lots of lobster and scallops. (We treated ourselves to some Chinese style scallops after the kite festival on Sunday but I bet they weren't as nice as yours, (I wore my Cheongsam)) i hope you're not wearing a kilt Scottish style! </envy> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Very Scottish. They even have Scottish food in the restaurant. And I think I spotted a hurd of haggises on the hill side across from my room this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Yeah - You can't really see the actual horse in that shot though. Oh Geez! I didn't realize I was looking at the location for ~THAT~. What a totally cool place to be flying, you lucky man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Looks like there's a lot of action there... Just during the annual kite festival, Laura, which is when someone took that picture. Fortunately it seems like the kite fliers come sporadically. That park is open very odd hours too, so I can't go there just any old time I please. Pluses and minuses there. Looks like I'll have to use my local football field sometimes until they close the area off for construction. John: Coool panorama of Mission Bay! Looks like a wonderful place to fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Oh Geez! I didn't realize I was looking at the location for ~THAT~. What a totally cool place to be flying, you lucky man! you may recognise the same place with the horse and sheep pics.. here. Ant is the friend whom Groz landed his rev on It's about and 1.5 hours from us so don't get to visit it that often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 you may recognise the same place with the horse and sheep pics.. here. Oh Yes! I remember those! Neato!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant- Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Here's a view looking the other way (on not such a nice day...) Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Here's a view looking the other way (on not such a nice day...) That's still some beautiful countryside tho!!! Look at the wind farm too! Cooool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant- Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Yeah, that appeared just after Christmas! There was a lot of local oppositon apparently cos it 'spoils the view'. Heading up again tomorrow with any luck! Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Liberty is my home fly area and it's pretty amazing to fly with her as a backdrop. As well you can see Ellis Island, the entry point for many peoples ancestors. But Liberty also affords an incredible view of Lower Manhattan. All of those views sometimes taken for granted by those of us who fly there often but a truly awe inspiring view nonetheless.Gonna be there tomorrow around 10:30AM if anyone wants to join??? Too bad I have plans for around noon tomorrow, I'd love to go. I will get there, that's a promise. Goose poo and all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Too bad I have plans for around noon tomorrow, I'd love to go. I will get there, that's a promise. Goose poo and all . Gonna hold ya to it. Mean time, I'm looking forward to next Sunday's get together on "your" beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 you may recognise the same place with the horse and sheep pics.. here.Ant is the friend whom Groz landed his rev on It's about and 1.5 hours from us so don't get to visit it that often. It really looks beautiful there, someday maybe I'll be lucky enough to fly there. If I'm really lucky, my goal is to meet up with all of you wonderful people and fly your favorite spots. Pretty cool goal...if I do say so, myself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Gonna hold ya to it. Mean time, I'm looking forward to next Sunday's get together on "your" beach. So am I... it should be a great time. Look at the photo of my spot... and you can see the New York skyline...in the distance . It is much nicer on a clear day; especially after a front blows through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Yeah, that appeared just after Christmas! There was a lot of local oppositon apparently cos it 'spoils the view'.Heading up again tomorrow with any luck! Ant Have fun...it's a pretty place. Take a moment to enjoy the view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Unfortunately I don't have a camera with me, so have had to raid one of our PR shots. But here is my current site, just up from the lighthouse. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Sorry the boat gets in the way of the view: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Unfortunately I don't have a camera with me, so have had to raid one of our PR shots. But here is my current site, just up from the lighthouse. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Sorry the boat gets in the way of the view: Shame that ugly great tub of a boat got in the way.... Missing you already! Jonesey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Shame that ugly great tub of a boat got in the way.... Yes, when I built them the brief I gave the naval architect was to keep a Volvo in mind as he drew them. I of course meant a Volvo 70', but he thought I meant a Volvo Estate. (For those who don't know, a Volvo 70' is a fairly quick and very expensive racing yacht. Whereas a Volvo estate is something entirely different) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andelscott Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Yes, when I built them the brief I gave the naval architect was to keep a Volvo in mind as he drew them. I of course meant a Volvo 70', but he thought I meant a Volvo Estate.(For those who don't know, a Volvo 70' is a fairly quick and very expensive racing yacht. Whereas a Volvo estate is something entirely different) That explains it all - I was wondering how to fix the roof rack on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 One of my other favourite local spots .. Butser Hill ... great views.... and here demonstrating a typical English summer sky earlier today ... (excuse crappy iPhone camera) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 One of my other favourite local spots .. Butser Hill ... great views.... and here demonstrating a typical English summer sky earlier today ...(excuse crappy iPhone camera) That's a great shot (ok, it would have been better with a Canon Rebel XT or something similar )...and looks like a great place to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Shame that ugly great tub of a boat got in the way....Missing you already! Jonesey How dare that "floating thing" take away from the beautiful light house . Seriously, she's a real beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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