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.
Maybe some of you guys haven't flown at Newhaven before, so I thought I might post some of our videos from previous sessions up on the cliffs. The positive points of flying at the cliffs here are many with easy parking at the Fort with a gentle stroll up to where the Coast Guard tower is and a little beyond. You generally don't fly over the sea (unless you push out deliberately) with the beach below so if all went wrong you could end up on the beach below. The landing area isn't too bad but you don't want to stray too far behind. The lift is usually very good and consistent. Not the place to fly big mouldies (unless your name is Ian A) but its a fun place to fly with an amazing view of the harbour and sea.
If you are not sure about flying off cliffs then come along and watch for a bit. Its an experience that's well worth the effort and cliff soaring opens up a host of fantastic flying sites all around the country.
We are meeting at Newhaven Fort car park around 10.00am this Saturday. If you are a bit late and we have gone, walk up the track towards the Coast Guards tower and you should find us.
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