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	Slope soaring - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Slope soaring is an activity whereby a pilot gains height in a full size or radio-controlled glider by flying in the updraft produced by wind blowing up the face of a steep slope.
		Slope soaring requires a hill and a wind that is blowing on the face of the hill.
		Dynamic soaring is a relatively new style of flying model gliders whereby the windshear just downwind of certain slopes can be used to create high speeds.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Slope_soaring (517 words)

	What is Sloping
		Slope soaring is no longer limited to just the east and west coasts.
		The amount of lift generated by a particular hill is regulated by the wind velocity and the amount of slope in the hill.
		The ideal slope site is one in which there is a "bowl" created by either a curved hill or by a series of hills.
	www.slopeflyer.com /soaring/html/what_is_sloping.html (662 words)

	Slope Soaring Without Mountains
		Slope soaring is not difficult for anyone who is capable of flying a model sailplane safely.
		Slope soaring has been used by birds for eons and was used by glider pilots long before methods to detect inland thermals were discovered.
		Dedicated slope planes are often heavier than other gliders and may not be flyable very often in places (like Florida) where there are rarely winds higher than 10-15 mph, although this certainly isn't the case for all slope planes.
	www.ov-10bronco.net /users/merlin/Flight/slopesoar.htm (4063 words)

	Fat Boy Models- EPP Model Gliders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Slope soaring is as old as life on earth.
		Slope soaring gliders are many and varied, mostly they have no engine and no propulsion.
		Soaring is about controling your glider to do to basic things, keep moving because stationary aircraft go vertical imediately, and keep the model in sight because you can't fly the plane if you can't see it.
	www.bitss.com.au /fatboy (896 words)

	Chapter 1: An Overview of R/C Soaring
		Soaring pilots are a never ending source of tall tales, any of which they will share with the slightest provocation.
		In slope soaring, wind power rather than thermals are used to keep the plane in the air.
		For thermal soaring, the plane is usually towed into the air using a towhook on the bottom of the airplane under the wing.
	www.moneysmith.net /Soaring/soaring2.html (4440 words)

	New to the Slope (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Slope lift is the most basic variety of lift generation, and its availability most predictable, providing the wind is blowing of course.
		At your 'tacking' point, apply rudder away from the slope and as the model starts to roll, neutralise the rudder pulling in 'up' elevator and return when the model is heading back Repeat each end, always away from the slope.
		We were driving the model at eye level along the slope with a little down elevator to prevent height gain, but this produced an increase in speed as we were in effect diving through the lift.
	homepages.enterprise.net /chasg/page6.htm (6770 words)

	Slope Soaring Basics - The place for the best deals on slope soarers and slope combat models
		Prevailing wind strikes the slope and as it cannot pass through the slope, it is then forced up and over.
		A slope where the wind strikes dead-on (perpendicular to the slope) is ideal, as a side-on wind will greatly reduce the amount of lift produced by the slope.
		A slope with a concave "Bowl" will compress the wind as it is funneled up the slope and create even better lift.
	www.greatmodeldeals.com /support/info_slope_soaring.htm (262 words)

	Soaring Accomplishment Program Tasks
		The LSF Soaring Accomplishments Program consists of sequential performance tests or "Levels", as they shall be referred to hereafter, for flying radio controlled (R/C) model sailplanes which meet current FAI specifications.
		Skill in slope soaring is mandatory, as Level V is intended to delineate extensive experience in all facets of R/C model soaring.
		A slope duration flight commences with either a simple hand-launch or a launch from the end of a towline, as defined in Section 7.
	www.silentflight.org /LSF_Base/tasks.htm (1094 words)

	R/C Sailplanes: Slope Sailplanes
		Slope sailplanes typically are medium to large sized planes that usually range in weight between 16 ounces up to several pounds.
		Slope sailplanes are usually launched by tossing or throwing into the wind from the top of a slope.
		Most slopes are hills or cliffs where the wind strikes the surface of a slope and rises as it is forced upwards due to the shape of the hill.
	www.fatlion.com /sailplanes/slope.html (1260 words)

	AllRefer.com - glider (Aviation, General) - Encyclopedia
		The glider uses gravity and updrafts of air to keep it flying; slope soaring relies on wind rising off dunes or hillsides, while thermal soaring exploits convection currents in the air.
		In soaring the glider is repeatedly maneuvered through updrafts to reach altitudes as high as 46,000 ft (14,000 m).
		The usual flight controls in a glider consist of a pedal to operate the rudders and a control stick to operate the elevators and ailerons.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/glider.html (516 words)

	Slope Soaring 101
		If you are a first time flier, before going to a slope, go to the local park and practice throwing and gliding the plane flat and level into the wind.
		Good soaring slopes are a little hard to find, however this makes an interesting challenge for this captivating sport.
		A good slope is characterized by the wind blowing straight up a slope that is steeper than 45 degrees.
	www.californiasailplanes.com /SlopeFlying101.htm (804 words)

	Slope Soaring with a difference — Part 1 - Scale Models
		In my experience all slopes have these areas of turbulence or negative lift but it’s often not obvious where they are; with this model you don’t end up with a bag of shattered balsa.
		The usual method of slope soaring is to launch from the top of the slope into the rising air.
		We keep well away if she’s hunting but she often joins the models and seems to be soaring for the pure joy of it, diving and swooping around the sky as if challenging us to match her million years of evolution, of course we fail miserably.
	www.scale-models.co.uk /showthread.php?t=2170 (1796 words)

	Brookville Slope Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Not exactly the midwest, but there is beauty in slope soaring at Torrey Pines.
		Winds out of the South is what is best, however those who wish to fly north winds may try their hand at "dynamic soaring".
		Slope Soaring Without Mountains - Why R/C is a good excuse to go to the beach.
	www.cincinnatisoaring.org /brookvile_slope.htm (163 words)

	Slope soaring in France
		In Brittany, Normandy, and the North, slopes are not very high (between 50 and 300 meters) and are mainly located on the coast, they have good wind conditions and the air density is important, so there are good places to do F3F or aerobatic flight.
		We also find, on the French slopes, a lot of old timers (the definition, given by the federa- tion, is "before 1960" for old timers, and "after 1960" for modern gliders).
		The rules consist of be ready on the top of the slope, the radio turned on, waiting for signs which could indicates the presence of a thermal.
	pierre.rondel.free.fr /soaring.htm (2393 words)

	WAVE SLOPE SOARING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Two California based R/C soaring pilots have utilized the power of fast moving ocean swells for sustained flight for the first time.
		Though Pelicans and other ocean birds have long utilized the upward motion of air in front of large ocean swells for lift and forward thrust, this is the first time aircraft have utilized this power.
		The spot where this photograph was taken and the names of the pilots remain secret as the crew are completing a video film project for year 2001 release.
	www.radiocarbonart.com /Pages/zimagez.html (299 words)

	About the Inland Slope Rebels
		is a Radio Control Slope Soaring glider club that was founded in December of 1995, by a group of dedicated modelers whose goal is to energize each other, and the R/C Slope Soaring community into top notch designers, builders and fliers.
		Slope Soaring is flying that is done on any hill, mountain, ridge, burm, bump, building or just about anything that will create a lift updraft!
		Traditional slopes are shaped with the slope facing the wind side of the hill.
	www.inlandsloperebels.com /israbout.htm (630 words)

	RC Slope Soaring in Hong Kong
		Slope gliders in many aspects differ from thermal sailplanes.
		This upstream lift is generated as a result of wind blowing towards the slope and pushing air up.
		Slope gliders are typically faster than their thermal counter parts.
	www.rcsail.com (216 words)

	Power Slope Soaring Aircraft
		If your looking for a great looking PSS slope glider that performs as good as it looks, this is the one to have.
		The look of this ship is matched only by its performance on the slope.
		You will be certain to turn the heads of every pilot at the slope with this beautiful bird.
	www.kamodels.com /pss.htm (440 words)

	Suggestions for slope soaring glider please (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		For slope soaring in medium or heavy winds the Ninja is your best bet between these two models.
		While there are many rudder/elevator slope planes with dihedral in the wings, most of the slope planes I have seen have aileron/elevator or elevon controls to allow them to turn faster than a rudder/elevator controlled plane.
		- - RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
	www.rcuniverse.com /forum/fb.asp?m=2770327 (2262 words)

	Slope Soaring Tips for Beginners
		Of course the obvious attraction of slope soaring was the lack of mechanism: no noisy motors (not that modern electric motors are very loud), no complicated winch setup like the thermal gliders use, relatively small and simple airframes.
		Dave thought that just having wind at all might be enough for slope soaring, but it doesn't seem to work well unless the wind is blowing at least partially onto the slope, so it gets forced upward.
		Experienced glider pilots can toss a slope glider off a cliff and expect to bring it back and land it at their feet, but when you're learning, you want a place where you'll be able to hike down and retrieve it.
	www.shallowsky.com /planes/weasel/slopetips.html (2145 words)

	Slope Planes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		No this is not a new military hero but a category in which to place misc slope gliders, trainers, floaters, and the like.
		Representatives from the Torrey Pines Gulls have been working closely with the American Slope Racing Organization (ASRO) to increase American participation in F3F slope racing both in the U.S. and in international competition.
		The rotor is a good thing, but to be kind to most of us, Steve Drake has a new foamie DS bird he calls the GULP (slightly larger than a swallow) to allow us to ease into DS without destroying our whole glider fleet.
	www.torreypinesgulls.org /slope.htm (641 words)

	Soaring FAQ
		With a steady wind this is easy to fly in, with challenges provided by aerobatics etc. This is called (surprisingly) "slope soaring." Landing is more challenging while at the slope unless you have a large field or something at the top.
		Slope ships are generally smaller and more aerobatic than thermal duration ships.
		The slope and surrounding terrain should have a minimum of vegetation to disrupt the wind for at least one-quarter mile upwind.
	www.kohlin.com /air/soar-faq.htm (19672 words)

	Sport Slope Soaring Aircraft
		The sharp lines and ease of handling of this high performance slope glider is matched by no other.
		If your looking for a slope glider that is inexpensive, easy to build and a blast to fly the BLUFF RUNNER is your ticket.
		This little slope glider performs aerobatic maneuvers with ease and it will make a novice pilot look like an advanced flier.
	www.kamodels.com /sprtslope.htm (422 words)

	Slope Soaring in North Texas
		For some ideas on how to find new slope sites, take a look at Fun Locations to Fly Hand Launch Gliders (actually these are good places to slope fly most any glider or slope plane).
		Slope is not for beginners due to the trees.
		If you ever land or crash down the slope, it is steep enough you have to be careful going up and down it, but it is not too far.
	msinow.com /rc/slope_soaring_in_north_texas.htm (2022 words)

	Starting in Slope Soaring
		The second was a chat I had with BARCS (British Association for Radio Control Soaring) officials at last years Sandown show re the age profile of competitors in the BARCS flat field glider events.
		Slope or hillside soaring is where the aeroplane, model or full-size, is kept airborne by lift generated when the wind is blowing on to the face of a hill or cliff.
		Slope soaring is the least expensive form of radio control model flying.
	www.phoenixmp.com /articles/starting.htm (1533 words)

	IrishMountains & Uplands Slope Soaring Resource (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		This is not suitable for the slope soarer because we go fly where the wind is suitable instead of always flying from the same place.
		To begin slope soaring you must first obtain a suitable model plane.
		Suitable models are of the glider type, or the powered glider type, WWII fighters and jets are also very good for slope soaring with aerobatic flight.
	www.greenhobbymodel.com /slopesoaring (174 words)

	Glenrothes Aeromodelling Club - Slope Soaring
		There is regular and growing contingent of members flying Slope Soarers from EPP Trainers to Combat Models, PSS Scale Models, 60" Racers and Aerobats to 2 Meter Sailplanes such as the ASW28.
		There is certainly as much variety on the slope as there is at the Airfield.
		Limbo is just one of the events now run as part of the Annual Slope competition.
	www.gacfife.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /ssoar.htm (247 words)

	Slope Soaring & Dynamic Soaring Radio Control Model Gliders & Sailplanes
		We frequently fly Gulp dynamic soaring models, unfortunately you have to be part mountain goat to reach the best dynamic soaring ridges.
		They have their limits of course and don't compare to a fully moulded rocket ship but they enable you to have fun and combat models, this will certainly hone your flying skills.
		Where this material has really come into it's very own is with the latest cutting edge dynamic soaring models mainly from the States, you can also enter them in the BMFA 60" slope pylon racing class, more than enough to keep the average flyer happy.
	www.geocities.com /stormeflyers/mypage.html (1030 words)

	Ian Cole's Slope Soaring
		Slope soaring aerobatics is a real passion of mine as you will soon learn when you browse through my pages.
		There is information the keen slope soaring enthusiast, which is both unique and entertaining.
		Slope aerobatics teaches you far more about flying than many of you could possibly imagine.
	users.ompac.net.au /~iancole (382 words)

	Flying Sites in Southern and Central California for RC Slope Soaring
		One is the condition of the terrain in front of the slope.
		The views are incredible, and the slope is straight and has a lot of room to land.
		Nowadays the flyers use the slope point at the end of Via De La Paz which is on the south side of Temescal Canyon Road.
	www.geocities.com /jpberti/rc.htm (2162 words)

	Cape Blanco Slope Soaring - R/C Model Airplanes Ride the Wind
		Model soaring is both an art and a science and reportedly the fastest growing segment of model aviation.
		Inherently friendly to the environment and considerate of nearby neighbors, it is both a quiet communion with nature, and one that provides a great outlet for creative and competitive desires.
		ynamic Soaring is a type of Slope Soaring that uses a flying technique which can result in one's glider attaining speeds in excess of 150 mph.
	www.homebythesea.com /CapeBlancoSlopeSoaring.html (644 words)

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