Yesterday, Graham, Tim and I flew up at Devils Dyke. A brisk NW wind was blowing which looked like keeping the hang gliders at bay. The sky looked amazing with a cold front making its way towards us with an eruption of bubbly cumulus clouds forming over a sunshine bathed December skyline. For the first time in a very long time I left my phone behind so I couldn't capture the amazing vista for you all to share.
The lift was constant and strong and amazingly the area wasn't full of people. They must have all been out doing there final Christmas shopping. This made for an open sky, well for at least half an hour before the first hang gliders took to the air.
It was cold but not bad when you think how chilly NW winds usually are. We had a good couple of hours with Tim continuing to hone those skills with some very good circuits being performed. If you venture up there soon, watch out for the new fence (to keep the grazing sheep in) which runs from the corner of the car park al the way down the slope to the very edge.
Had a great time - Cheers Graham for suggesting the Dyke!
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.
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