KiteLife Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Slow mo is the biggie here... If you have a tendency to fly up the rear end of the guy in front of you, it's a problem. Even on 1.5's, I see this happen frequently with newer pilots, or those who aren't using enough brake (crucial for team flying). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 1. Friday evening... Yes please Felix ... and thanks for asking 2. ref mega fly and not wishing to re-flog a very dead horse but who/how does one qualify or rather who are you asking this question to? Jonesey Jonesey, I wonder if there is some confusion here with "the team megafly" and an allcomers mega fly. Even though my very average flying skill will be honed to perfection by iQuad at Portsmouth no doubt just as yours will, I would not presume to enter the team megafly, I would rather watch the experts in action, but an allcomers informal megafly...I am sure plenty of us are good enough and would be up for that. Felix obviously has the team megafly in hand but if something else is to take place then perhaps someone should be looking to take that in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 If you have a tendency to fly up the rear end of the guy in front of you, it's a problem. Don't know what your implying John... I've held hands with sailor once but that was by accident when we were reaching for the same pie... Harrier... yep thats exactly what I was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Bruce,count me in mate. That was my pie Jonesey. BRIAN...I ate all the pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 That was my pie Jonesey.It was indeed, but it wasn't my hand. Ahumm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone in Shoe Bob Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 @ Felix PM sent. Slow mo is the biggie here... If you have a tendency to fly up the rear end of the guy in front of you, it's a problem.Even on 1.5's, I see this happen frequently with newer pilots, or those who aren't using enough brake (crucial for team flying). Yep that’s my problem.Bruce,count me in mate. That was my pie Jonesey. BRIAN...I ate all the pies Liar! The gorilla ate the pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 No. Would you like to clarify exactly what you are implying . I merely meant that I was disapointed a good friend of mine would only be there on the Friday. Really... Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Jonesey, I wonder if there is some confusion here with "the team megafly" and an allcomers mega fly.Even though my very average flying skill will be honed to perfection by iQuad at Portsmouth no doubt just as yours will, I would not presume to enter the team megafly, I would rather watch the experts in action, but an allcomers informal megafly...I am sure plenty of us are good enough and would be up for that. Felix obviously has the team megafly in hand but if something else is to take place then perhaps someone should be looking to take that in hand. I think that we had figured that there would be two elements, the 'formally organised' team mega fly and then an 'all comers' element where we could get all the individual fliers who did not feel capable of taking part in the 'formally organised' part to join in. We do need to figure this out ahead of the actual performance. Again, I would ask that those fliers who feel that they could take part, please identify yourselves now. (The terminology may change if we do not get appropriate responses) Thanks Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I think that we had figured that there would be two elements, the 'formally organised' team mega fly and then an 'all comers' element where we could get all the individual fliers who did not feel capable of taking part in the 'formally organised' part to join in. We do need to figure this out ahead of the actual performance. Again, I would ask that those fliers who feel that they could take part, please identify yourselves now. (The terminology may change if we do not get appropriate responses)Thanks Felix I (Bruce) am up for the mega fly, I declare that I use loads of brake and have absolutly no interest in approaching any ones rear and would like for the same courtesy to be afforded to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor99 Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Really...Felix Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I (Bruce) am up for the mega fly, I declare that I use loads of brake and have absolutly no interest in approaching any ones rear and would like for the same courtesy to be afforded to me. I take it that this is in respect of the 'not formal' thing then? Have you seen the ten stack facing right at the top followed by ten stacks facing alternate directions down the window, was that five or six times over. That is of course without the iQuad Threading through the lines and stacking thing... did 7 in Uchinada.... <grins> Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Yes.I may take part in the informal part. However, I will not now be available for the formal part as ground crew. Sorry to those invoved, but I do not have the inclination to take part in an activity if it simply leads to snide comments. Excuse me, I do not understand. Please PM me if needs be. Thanks Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Hear Hear! I would like to 'chip' in here and remind everyone that The Revolution 'organisers' are actually the Teams and Individuals in this thread. The focus so far has been on the 'flying bit' and quite rightly so. That The Revolution Company and The Decorators may be able to 'host' a bit of a party on the Friday evening at Bristol is 'separate' from the regular festival arrangements. At this stage there is no confirmed funding but in order to take it further we need to know if everyone is up for it. That is what I asked. I then asked specifically about the teams. I have had and seen some responses! Thank you. Felix I would just like to add that the help of Stephen, Mike and Dave from Kiteworld have also had a hand in making these events happen, a hand in the wallet sort of help too, thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 @ Felix PM sent. Yep that's my problem. Liar! The gorilla ate the pie. Ye,i saved it for the Gorilla Bob. BRIAN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I would just like to add that the help of Stephen, Mike and Dave from Kiteworld have also had a hand in making these events happen, a hand in the wallet sort of help too, thanks guys. Commercial organisations can only contribute relative to their actual 'turnover' in real terms. Thanks guys! The Decorators are not a commercial organisation but I hope that we will be able to contribute to a celebration of our own history and that of Revolution Kites at the events this summer. Thanks Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Commercial organisations can only contribute relative to their actual 'turnover' in real terms. Thanks guys!Felix They are doing a tad more than dipping in the till to help make this happen but obviously ain't up for shouting about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 They are doing a tad more than dipping in the till to help make this happen but obviously ain't up for shouting about it. I am sure that it is carefully considered and assessed... Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I take it that this is in respect of the 'not formal' thing then? Have you seen the ten stack facing right at the top followed by ten stacks facing alternate directions down the window, was that five or six times over.That is of course without the iQuad Threading through the lines and stacking thing... did 7 in Uchinada.... <grins> Felix You take it correctly Felix as you quoted in your post no 409 "I would not presume....." Yes I have seen live action,pics, vid etc of various teams flying and would say there is little that happens with kites in the sky that bothers me, I have been fortunate in having Rob (Skunk) as a teacher and flying friend for some while, Rob is without doubt a very skillful, experienced and able flier and just yesterday with friend Colin joining us our team flyings skills drew such applause from the crowd watching, fair made us smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest groz Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 I think that we had figured that there would be two elements, the 'formally organised' team mega fly and then an 'all comers' element where we could get all the individual fliers who did not feel capable of taking part in the 'formally organised' part to join in. We do need to figure this out ahead of the actual performance. Again, I would ask that those fliers who feel that they could take part, please identify yourselves now. (The terminology may change if we do not get appropriate responses)Thanks Felix Spot on Felix. Choc and I seeing the mini-mega-team (is that and oxymoron?) at Blackheath showed us that we aren’t quite ready for the formal stuff J However, we’d love to take part in the ‘get as many revs in the sky without crashing’ challenge. Now, I’m not into the detail of such ventures as others here, but I’d suggest we keep it simple. Maybe we all stand in line, equally spaced and then all take off sequentially to 60% slowly, and then back to earth again – a kind of Rev Mexican wave if you will? That way nobody needs to shout too loud (although a certain Mr. Hoath may be up to the job) – and so on until we either a) get bored ppl start throwing things from the crowd or c) we end up in a tangled mess. Although this is a simple move, we should all be able to do it with little problem, and it does look good to an audience. The most important thing is that any Rev flyer that turns up on the day should be able to pick up the gist of what we’re trying to do and we should be able to communicate this across any language barriers. If we can get 80 fliers, then this could be cracking! Thoughts anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 You take it correctly Felix as you quoted in your post no 409 "I would not presume....."Yes I have seen live action,pics, vid etc of various teams flying and would say there is little that happens with kites in the sky that bothers me, I have been fortunate in having Rob (Skunk) as a teacher and flying friend for some while, Rob is without doubt a very skillful, experienced and able flier and just yesterday with friend Colin joining us our team flyings skills drew such applause from the crowd watching, fair made us smile. Harrier, What was post no. 409? I do not recognise "I would not presume...." immediately! Thanks Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 @ Felix PM sent. <snip> Thanks Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Just wondered,how many of the i quad guys will be comeing along.Will ther be any other guys from over the pond at all,sure hope so.Thers also a few Ozzies and the odd Canadian on here.Folk from everywher,all over the world hopefully. I for one am very thankfull for all thats being done to make this a special time for EVERYONE.Im sure weather your king of the Revs or just an intrested ,new, battered exp owner.All will find a place and have a part to play. Normal folk,if the Ozzies can be called normal that is . BRIAN...Ozzies,who said crime doesnt pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Spot on Felix. Choc and I seeing the mini-mega-team (is that and oxymoron?) at Blackheath showed us that we aren't quite ready for the formal stuff JHowever, we'd love to take part in the 'get as many revs in the sky without crashing' challenge. Now, I'm not into the detail of such ventures as others here, but I'd suggest we keep it simple. Maybe we all stand in line, equally spaced and then all take off sequentially to 60% slowly, and then back to earth again – a kind of Rev Mexican wave if you will? That way nobody needs to shout too loud (although a certain Mr. Hoath may be up to the job) – and so on until we either a) get bored ppl start throwing things from the crowd or c) we end up in a tangled mess. Although this is a simple move, we should all be able to do it with little problem, and it does look good to an audience. The most important thing is that any Rev flyer that turns up on the day should be able to pick up the gist of what we're trying to do and we should be able to communicate this across any language barriers. If we can get 80 fliers, then this could be cracking! Thoughts anyone? Its a plan Groz, a plain spoken,includes everyone, that wants a try,type of plan.No grey areas at all.Cracking,it will be bloody brilliant fella. Happy Days. BRIAN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrier Posted June 29, 2008 Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 Harrier,What was post no. 409? I do not recognise "I would not presume...." immediately! Thanks Felix No problem, this is your post no. 421, (top right), back up a few to 409 and you will see where you quoted my post stating I would not presume to enter the team megafly, I would rather watch.. Hope all is now clear. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted June 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2008 No problem, this is your post no. 421, (top right), back up a few to 409 and you will see where you quoted my post stating I would not presume to enter the team megafly, I would rather watch..Hope all is now clear. Bruce Got it now. I thought that 'I' was being quoted and did not recognise the syntax. There is time to clarify the 'team mega fly' and the 'mass mega fly'. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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