Slope Soaring Sussex is a friendly group of RC glider flying enthusiasts based in Sussex, UK. We slope soar at various locations on the South Downs and have a field for thermal soaring. ‘Slope Soaring Sussex’ is a BMFA affiliated RC Glider-only flying club. We fly many types of RC gliders from conventional slope soarers to Scale, DLG, F3B, F3J, F5J, PSS and more. Our aim is to encourage and promote safe, responsible and enjoyable radio controlled model flying. New and experienced flyers welcome.
The weather was just wonderful up on Ditchling Beacon this morning. Started off with a gentle NNW wind and as the thermals got going so did the wind.
Having done a deal with Tim and got myself a beautiful NAN Xperience Pro F3J it was time to get her into the sky for my first flight with the green machine. The model has a 3.3m span and is super strong because of all the carbon fibre but also very light for its size. The model is around nine years old and won the 2007 European championships apparently.
As with most models Tim has set up the launch was easy and the glider flew straight and true from the moment it left Robs hand. I have got a vario fitted in the glider and via the Spektrun TM1000 telemetry unit, you get a toned beeping telling you if the glider is rising or sinking during flight. This will become very useful for when I fly the Xperience Pro off the bungee or winch down at our club field.
She flew well with a good turn of speed when needed. A little slow of the turns but I have now got twice as much aileron movement for my next flight.
The landings were a dream with slow and stable approaches made each time.
Loved it !!!!!
Just as a heads up Tim does have two more F3J models for sale at present (maybe only one if Rob buys one) at a very reasonable price all most ready for fly apart from a battery and RX. If you are Interested then get in contact with Tim.
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