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July 06th to 20th 2009 in IRELAND - Mt Leinster |
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The advantage of this meeting on a slope is that it allows flying to take place at eye level thus giving pleasure and allowing one the chance to admire the workmanship through the fabric and to hear the whistling of the wind through the shroud... Each year, Retroplane is held in a different region, but the 2009 edition will be exceptional, as this edition will be held in Ireland for 2 weeks. We will be welcomed by Fred and Joe from the Island Slope Rebels. The official week end will be the July 10th 11th 12th and 13th, but we are proposing to arrive a week before and leave a week after this date to organize flying sessions, depending of the weather forecast. Please, consider this Retroplane edition as a family holidays on an Island with beautiful landmarks and lots of time will be given for tourism. What models can take part ? What models cannot take part ? Aeromodel pilots who have a "retro" scale model or semi "retro" scale model and who wish to participate in the Retroplane 2009 meeting are invited to Contact me To participate, the pilots must have an up to date flying licence from your country of residence. A radio frequency check system will be in place during the entire event.. Retroplane is a meeting for pleasure, without any competitive spirit while at the same time, providing "relaxed" judgment in order to motivate the participants. The philosophy of the meeting is to… · Prioritise authentic models · Meet friends who are adept at construction and in retro scale gliders · Create a memorable experience · Experience together an enjoyable and convivial moment To react or ask questions about the meeting, you can use the FORUM |
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Participants |
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Stay duration Approximately indicate the number of days you stay in Ireland
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Sponsors and Prizes |
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All prizes will be drawn. |
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Mount Leinster's flying sites |
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POINT GPS N52°37'06'' W6°46'29''
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BASECAMP |
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POINT GPS N52°31'10'' W6°15'11'' The basecamp will be located at the campsite in Morriscastle, see their internet
site. We will do the booking for all participants and visitors, you don't need to book directly with the campsite Attention, this campsite do not have mobile home or caravans for booking / rent
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How to get there ? |
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The ferries departure
France>Ireland can be done from Cherbourg or Roscoff. Arrival in
Ireland is in Rosslare. A cheaper option will be to go through the U.K (around 550 km to drive). For the participants coming from the East, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany... the boarding can be made at Calais or Boulogne, this way, you avoid to drive to Cherbourg. Crossing via the Eurotunnel cost around 150 euros return at the cheapest hours http://www.eurotunnel.com U.K to Ireland crossing is around 300 to 400 Euros return. See StenaLine
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Some links |
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RETROPLANE 2005 RETROPLANE 2006 |
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