On Sat, 2009-04-04 at 10:42 +0100, Steve wrote:
> Hi Paul -
> Just saw your email, apologies for not getting back sooner. May
> generally provides our most 'active' flying with strong thermals and
> conditions which can be very challenging. These are large coastal hills
> and are remote in the sense that it is possible to get yourself a long
> way from populated areas quite quickly. It's not a place I would suggest
> anyone visit alone without good mountain flying experience behind them.

> Also, do note that Torridon sits inside the highland restricted area for
> military flying. You can read up on that here:
> http://garywilliamson.co.uk/highland/content/view/18/28/

> It is a great place to fly though and it's quite possible that someone
> will be heading over there so if you are planning to fly then you could
> get in touch and we could see if anyone will be up there that you could
> hook up with?

> Cheers,
> Steve.

> On Wed, 2009-03-25 at 06:04 -0700, Paul Thompson wrote:
> > Hello,

> > I'm a low airtime CP (member of the Thames Valley club). I'll be in
> > the Torridon area of Scotland for a week at the beginning of May for
> > walking and cycling but I'm very tempted to bring my wing too.

> > Is anyone able to advise me on some good hills in the area which would
> > be suitable for a bit of ridge soaring or long top to bottoms. Are
> > there any wind roses available on the net?

> > Thanks

> > Paul