Soaring

Radio Controlled Soaring is the art of flying Radio controlled sailplanes and keeping them aloft for as long as possible in thermals, the rising air on hillsides or via dynamic soaring.  It is a fun and challenging game to find the best rising air.  We fly for fun or in competitions.  Some of our fliers are amongst the worlds best competing in international competitions.

Sailplanes can be launched by hand, electric motor or winch, by being towed aloft by a powered model aircraft, or launched from a hillside.  Then it’s up to the pilot to find rising air to extend the flight.

Our very own Joe Wurts gets a writeup on the FAI website.

The New Zealand team where in Bulgaria in August 2023 for the 2023 FAI World Champs for electric powered thermal duration gliders. You can follow them on Facebook or you can view the official website for this event here. New Zealand won the team event.

Details to be announced.

Any questions, email or phone me.

Entry form link… here

Regards,

Kev

Ph: 027 557 0470