We were joined by some of the locals slope flyers and group of hang glider guys who were doing tethered training. One minute the hill was working well and then another minute the hill wasn't. As Jack found out with both his Ninja and Mini Vec on occasions just not wanting to climb while other were well up there - Strange! The wind swung as the rain came in and at the end it was SE which we know isn't any good for Itford's South Bowl. Southerly or SSW wind is best.
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.
Saturday 24 May 2014
Ifords Hill South Bowl - Very Tempermental.
We arrived at 11.00 as planned. Graham U decided to go off and try out the cliffs at Newhaven with his Fusion. Jack, Clint and I walked up the easier path to the top of the South Bowl.
We were joined by some of the locals slope flyers and group of hang glider guys who were doing tethered training. One minute the hill was working well and then another minute the hill wasn't. As Jack found out with both his Ninja and Mini Vec on occasions just not wanting to climb while other were well up there - Strange! The wind swung as the rain came in and at the end it was SE which we know isn't any good for Itford's South Bowl. Southerly or SSW wind is best.
My Typhoon flew well with it climbing well in the changing lift. Clint flew his Luna for a bit until disaster struck during hi launch as the Luna seemed to be un bound all of a sudden and unfortunately came back down to earth with a crunch. With Clint's skills and determination I don't think it will be too long before we see the Luna flying again. With a little more flying we watched as the rain / thunder storm drew nearer we packed up and made a quick retreat to the cars. Just started to pour down as we made it back. Graham then texted me to say how good Newhaven was for foamies. Maybe next time we will give the cliffs a go.
We were joined by some of the locals slope flyers and group of hang glider guys who were doing tethered training. One minute the hill was working well and then another minute the hill wasn't. As Jack found out with both his Ninja and Mini Vec on occasions just not wanting to climb while other were well up there - Strange! The wind swung as the rain came in and at the end it was SE which we know isn't any good for Itford's South Bowl. Southerly or SSW wind is best.
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