stash Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hope all you lucky people with Obsy have made sure the roofs are tied down well. A number of years ago I discovered my shed roof in the field even though I had put 6 inch screws in at different angles. Once the wind gets in it creates havoc. Be safe everyone especially when driving ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedledee Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Here's a +1 for a dome... If the dome is constructed properly, whichever direction the wind blows, it should push it down . Of course if it was built as a Friday afternoon job, it may just be a big sail . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Or a parachute if you are hanging onto it !!! Lets hope not no matter what design ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 The wind has been evil here for the last 2hrs. Wicked gusts that have been rocking the caravan on the drive - I'm quite worried about it possibly blowing over - eek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 It is rather blustery, I've got to drive my aerodynamic breeze block in a cross wind shortly. :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 If your are really worried - with help and where possible turn the caravan into the wind and lower the nose - Maybe a bit late and dangerous. Should be ok I am exposed and ,touch wood,mine rocks but it does roll - i hope. Aberdaron in Wales recorded 106mph gust - ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Wow - yes I was thinking about putting it into wind - but that would mean bringing it out into full "side on" gusts first - so it's more dicey than I dare risk - I shoulda thought about it earlier I guess. Ta for the tip though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Certainly wouldn't wont to be CAZZ driving a "brick" around in this wind might get the "snakes" - especially if the car/van is too light for the "brick". I would put it off for a while. She is brave !! Kim your right to chicken out you may end up being in a worse position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fondofchips Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Been & had a look at my obsy roof, not moved & its dry inside, ROR roof was felted & the end seals fitted on Monday, weather is stopping any further work but its still in one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think the springs in my Barometers have broken, they are all racing round off the clock. Got 975mb at Watnall, which is really low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stash Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Any lower and you get a black hole - like the one on the M2 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 A bit late to this thread as my nerves have just recovered. I flew in to Brum airport last night at around 6pm it was a flybe turboprop inbound from Hannover. Crikey it was a rough landing we we're buffeted all over the place and approached the runway sideways before the pilot flipped it around and landed while we waggled all over the runway and before coming to a stop there was women crying and people holding on for dear life. Has to be my roughest flight ever. I'd not be happy to repeat that agin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 On another note and inline wither OP. I've just bought a dome obsy on ABS and hope I've made the right choice as I'm on a very exposed site which really gets the wind as it whistles down the Firth of Forth the same wind tunnel that closes the forth bridge. Any Dome owner out there who can advise me if I need to take other precautions to stop it blowing away. It a Suoerscope Dome I believe they stopped trading a while back but it seems a good construction I'm just wondering if I should put in extra precautions like tie down straps assuming they work on a dome ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 A bit late to this thread as my nerves have just recovered. I flew in to Brum airport last night at around 6pm it was a flybe turboprop inbound from Hannover. Crikey it was a rough landing we we're buffeted all over the place and approached the runway sideways before the pilot flipped it around and landed while we waggled all over the runway and before coming to a stop there was women crying and people holding on for dear life. Has to be my roughest flight ever. I'd not be happy to repeat that agin I spent a whole year flying to/from Dublin every week and I can't think of any landings that weren't like this. It was such a load of fun, I used to love it when the pilot "crabbed in" on a strong crosswind that seems to occur naturally from the coast at Dublin airport. My objective was always to get the crossword done and breakfast eaten and tray stowed so I could enjoy the landing. Some inconsiderate folks spoiled my fun by being nervous and looking worried and crying - naturally I had to offer counselling and reassurance it was a regular thing and not to worry. That was in a Shorts 120 - like a bus with wings and the same capacity - what I call real flying - not this gentle whimp'sh stuff you get on long haul wide body Jumbo's. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I have to say I did see the excitement and fun side and calmly accepted that the pilot were in control but the gasps and obvious distress from some passengers was not nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I did feel sympathy for them at first yes - but I soon realised no amount of reassurance is enough - if they're gonna panic there's nothing you can do for them once they're already in that situation - way too late for help really. Some folks just aren't natural flyers and they really shouldn't get on planes if they know that's what's gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Ive had to crab in on my parachute when the winds changed whilst we were on the way up in the plane-that was scary! I was landing alongside a guy whom i jumped with, at that time i had 31 skydives and he had 12,000. We both crabbed it in and subsequently upon landing got dragged along the ground by the wknd catching our canopies. He was 76 years old an got up smiling and said in a geordie accent "that was a bit tasty wasn't it?!" I was literally shaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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