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.
Arrived at Mill Hill today with Will and was greeted with rain and low cloud. So low that you could just make out the bushes just outside the car park area. Spoke to Ian on the phone and he assured me that things would get better and as usual, he was right.
The low cloud lifted and we were greeted with a blustery SW wind which did top about 35mph at times.
Myself and Will were joined by Rob, Ian, Graham, Bob P and his son. With a variety of models. Graham gave us an amazing display on what I thought you couldn't do with a Shadow in what was a blowy day. The landings were Interesting to say the least with most of us experiencing severe sink in front of the fence let alone over the road.
Will flew his new toy again in challenging conditions and again did a really good job.
Myself and Ian played how low to the bottom field could you go. The answer was - Lowwwwwww!
A potential new member joined us and hopefully will be joining us soon - Hi Tony ..........
Rob P managed to re-maiden two nice mouldys and got given some tuition from his son on how to fly the Wildthing. Well done James! #Here's a little video on how to land from Ian. Pity he had forgotten all this as he landed his Star Jet in the field behind on his last flight!
Here is my new toy for FPV flying. It wont be with me for another week or so but I am looking forward to trying it out on the slope and our flat field. Just looking into different types of OSD (On Screen Display) as I want either an audio or visual vario to get some idea if the model is in lift or not.
Will hopefully get some pics as the FPV kit is going in (as and when it all arrives).
