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Most of the slopes require South Westerly winds in the South and during January and February there were a few opportunities to go flying and I got out three times. As soon as the warm weather arrives power flying takes precedence over slope soaring. A bit frustrating as I have yet to 'maiden' my refurbished Middle Phase 2 and there are gliders in my loft that have 27 mhz radio and have not flown for years.

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Last went slope soaring thirty years ago, mainly on the North Downs around Detling. A combination of a long drive to the site (at least two hours), bad weather spoiling things, and eventually getting more into IC models put paid to it. Great sport though, and I can understand how many feel so passionate about it.

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I voted once a fortnight, but that is limited only by available winds, I love the slope here in Australia , quiet, great view, flying with the eagles/hawks or even seagulls when on the coast. nice when it is scratchy lift and you have to work it , nice when it is booming and you can play the fool, sometimes it is even good to have company on the hill. Cheers Graham.

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In Mallorca I bet there are plenty of suitable slopes but virtually all the land is privately owned and almost impossible to access legally.

I am a keen sailing person and see the connection with slope soaring in all its guises so I would love to try it out sometime. I wonder if it is possible to slope soar off the back of waves like so may seabirds do so gracefully.

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Sadly - Blue Moons are getting rarer.

Nearest slopes are on Clee Hill, none are that good either. Unfortunately, Long Mynd is an hour (& a gallon of diesel each way) from here - then a I need a day with westerly or northerly winds and no family and / or part-time work commitments. Still, my Stargazer and my foamy Reaper are always ready in the shed - Eneloops cycled every 3-4 months. Hope springs eternal!

Edited By Gurth Scriven 2 on 04/05/2016 08:40:27

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Not yet......

I would really like to get into slope soaring & there a couple of cliffs near me in North Devon.

Lack of a model glider & lack of knowledge are holding me back at the moment!

Out of interest which is the best weather forecast website to use for checking wind direction?

Kind regards

Julian

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