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.
Myself, Ian and Tony met up at Itford Hill at a blustery Sunday morning. Tony with his foamy, Ian with his new Stingray and myself with my newly purchased Ascot from Will.
The wind was way off the slope but strong enough to be working well at times. It was rough and my Ascot went well but was getting knocked all over the place by the turbulence.
The day goes to Ian and his Stingray. He purchased it months ago and has been waiting for the right day and yesterday 'was the day'!.
With a really goof heave the Stingray was airborne and a little down trim it was off and running like a racehorse out of the stalls. It cut through the turbulence like a hot knife through butter. It's energy retention was amazing. Pull up and it just continues to climb. I not fair cos I want one!
Ian flew his new toy brilliantly and made two very good landings. Well done man!
