A few of us ventured up Itford Hill today to fly in a strong wind. Estimated 35mph.
Scotty flew his Comet which went really well in the windy conditions, it still amazes me the wide envelope of wind speeds that this model can cope with.
Mark did a grand job of flying his ST Blaze (I think) with a lovely landing only to have the wind pick it up and flip it over after. No damage and it flew again.
Tony flew his Wildthing which was a real challenge in these conditions, they just don't seem to penetrate like Scotties comet. Tony kindly tested the landing in the tree approach for all and I am glad to say it worked (not recommended though). Again, no damage and she was soon thrown back in the air for another sortie.
I (John) flew my Strega with full ballast having made some changes to the elevator linkage. I am pleased to say it went well. This thing can really eat up some sky and does bring your heart rate up if pushed.
Rob Powell flew his Erwin and it looked superb slicing through the strong wind. Nice landings and no dramas here. Robs son James flew the Wildthing but again, struggled to make headway in the strong wind.
We did fly from right at the top today, it was nice to be out of the wind.
We all agreed however, that we prefer to fly from our usual spot by the small depression in the ground further down the hill which has now been officially named as "Hampshire Hole".
Looking for ward to the next sortie, hopefully next weekend.
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.
Sunday, 12 January 2020
Saturday, 4 January 2020
My first soaring session of 2020
I met with John and we trudged up to the top of Itford Hill. The wind wasn't the strongest but It gave us an opportunity to try out our Wisel gliders.
Mine still didn't fly right but it was flyable. PS..... don't try and catch a balsa built up wing model as it wont end well. I broke one of the ribs. This will mean cutting the film and repairing the broken bits then recovering the wing. John maidened his Wisel and after just a little trimming it flew very well.
Then we were joined by Robin so that made 3 of us on the hillside.
Robin flew his sleek mouldy glider with plenty of landings being practised. I said I wouldn't mention his dodgy landing the other side of the fence (opps!) sorry Robin...…...
I practised many landings with my trusted Phase 6.
After two hours I was having trouble feeling my fingers so myself and John decided to head down to the cars. On the way down we bumped into Rob P, James and I assume Mrs Powell.
Then we were joined by Robin so that made 3 of us on the hillside.
Robin flew his sleek mouldy glider with plenty of landings being practised. I said I wouldn't mention his dodgy landing the other side of the fence (opps!) sorry Robin...…...
I practised many landings with my trusted Phase 6.
After two hours I was having trouble feeling my fingers so myself and John decided to head down to the cars. On the way down we bumped into Rob P, James and I assume Mrs Powell.
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