01-07-2012, 07:14 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Ex UK Brit now in Latvia west coast - Ventspils
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Club: Ex Waltham Chase and Meon Valley Soaring. May start "RC Latvija Club"
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I actually learnt RC flying on slope soarers first. Butser Hill in southern UK is a mecca for Slopers ... with near 360 degree capability.
I can honestly say that I miss SS ... as latvia is flat and lacking suitable slopes, ridges.
It usually comes as a surprise to some that SS can be fully aerobatic .. and also cross country. Butser hill had various dips and butts that allowed riding from one updraft to another ...
I would suggest that for many power only flyers - a few lessons on SS .. would be beneficial to show gliding and therefore enhance the powered side of their flying .. knowing that pitch can be as useful as the throttle ..
Sloping ... wonderful ... I really miss it.
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