Last Sunday was the first flat field day I and many others have enjoyed so far this year. There were lots of different types of models from DLG's, large F5J's and even foam wings that were enjoying the soaring conditions at the field.
We need more of this type of day to bring the club together and enjoy the facility that our clubs subs pay for each month. For this reason I would like to suggestions from the membership on how we can make more of the field.
This could be by holding some informal and 'FUN' competitions. No fancy rules and comps that can be run with any glider powered or non powered. The emphasis needs to be on having fun and enjoying learning about thermal soaring. There could be members that who have never flown from the flat before and haven't got a flat field model to fly? Well I have a old 2 channel powered glider that is just sitting doing nothing. Come along and have a go!
Have you got a glider with a tow hook or got one that can take a tow hook. We have every type of launch method at our finger tips - tow line, bungee and a winch so there should be no excuses why you can't fly just really come's down to - do you want too?
DLG's are a perfect way to get into flat field flying. They don't need to be expensive but they will give you hours of fun and not only that, they will teach you some many new flying skills.
So how about 1 weekend a month we schedule in a comp and once every month a flat field training day?
Instructors on hand to help with any training needs and hopefully some experienced pilots around to help with the specifics / techniques of thermal flying.
I love thermal flying and we have a huge field at our service so why don't we get out there and enjoy.
We are lucky enough to have some of the countries best pilots in our club so lets see if we can't tap into some of that extensive knowledge and experience.
Colin Paddon a UK team member with Kevin Beale has offered to come down and run a training / flying day for us and show us what F5J offers and share some of his experience with us all.
You get the message that I am keen to use the field - please let me know your thoughts or if you want to take part in any of the comps / training days.
It also could be a good place to enjoy a BBQ and enjoy some social time.
Lets here what you have to say on the subject..................
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.
Hi Paul, you know my feelings on the field - it's a brilliant resource and we don't make enough use of it. I am looking for an electric model - I have 2 but I don't like them. I still have the 2 channel Algebra which anyone is welcome to try off the bungee..... I am also up for trying some competitive flying, but I haven't got the hang of thermalling yet.....
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