Mal Chilvers 1 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hi I'm new on here,Wondered if any of you guys know of a glider club in the hull area and what model would you advise me on a first model.A npal of mine invited me to go slope soaring but as I have emphacimier I don't thin k this would be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Worsley Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi Mal, If you find anywhere in the area could you let me know. Like you I live in Hull and have just started building my own Gliders from plans I have completed one from plans in the Aeromodeller Mag, and a second, a 60" version of the old classic Bird Of Time. As yet I haven't found anywhere. My thoughts were to put an electric motor in my Bird of Time. That way I can fly anywhere. There are a large number of Ready to Fly electric gliders on the market to suit everyone's pocket, and of course there are the online auction sites as well. Slope soaring would be no problem as you just chuck your glider of a big hill, and sit there buzzing it round the sky. There are also winch launches from flat fields, and also the tried and tested bungee rubber launches. With your condition limiting things some what I would go for an electric glider of a wingspan you can easily transport, the wings usually break down into 2 or 4 pieces for ease of transport. Cheers Bill W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Tracey Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hi Lads . There is one in Bridlington called The Willie Howe M.F.C.. If you Google Model Flying Clubs in the area i.e. it will give you the link . Hope this helps.Sean Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Probably the best place to search is here - the BMFA club finding map. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Gee Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Posted by Bill Worsley on 27/02/2014 17:21:54: Hi Mal, Slope soaring would be no problem as you just chuck your glider of a big hill, and sit there buzzing it round the sky. Cheers Bill W Mmmm 40 odd years since I lived there but if I remember correctly there's a reason Hull was the bicycle capital of Yorkshire. What was it again? Ah yes, no big hills in the close proximity. Alwyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Chilvers 1 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Your right there but plenty of cliffs along the east coast not all that far away lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Worsley Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 As you say Mal, plenty of cliffs around the Bempton area. My favourite places for Gliders (only watched them) is North of Pickering at the Hole of Horcum, just before you plunge down the hill towards Fylindales. A bit far though. Bill W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Bill, for a number of years I flew slope soarers during the model holiday weeks at Primrose Valley, Filey. We mostly flew at various sites between just north of Bridlington & Filey Brig but when the wind was westerly we travelled to the Hole of Horcum or Levisham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Bill, for a number of years I flew slope soarers during the model holiday weeks at Primrose Valley, Filey. We mostly flew at various sites between just north of Bridlington & Filey Brig but when the wind was westerly we travelled to the Hole of Horcum or Levisham. Max Bradley owner of Grimsby Model Centre used to set up shop in one of the holiday chalets for the week & flew with us when he could get time. I'm not sure how close you are to Grimsby but I believe there are (or used to be) some active slope soarers in that area - might be worth contacting the shop **LINK** Edited By PatMc on 28/02/2014 17:29:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 there is a flying club in Beverley lads friend of mine flies there I think they have a web site you could view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Posted by john stones 1 on 28/02/2014 17:31:19: there is a flying club in Beverley lads friend of mine flies there I think they have a web site you could view There's a club that flies near to the racecourse entrance on the Westwood. I seen them a couple of times when visiting my brother who lives between Beverley & Walkington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Remember the HoH site is strictly members only. I've a couple of flying pals in Grimsby, I'll ask if they're aware of anything around Hull. Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Chilvers 1 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi guys over the past few days I have been searching the net for a reasonable priced glider, I don't want to spend to much money right away ,actually I'm well over retirement age and cash is scarce. I came over this model from the US Dream-Flight Libelle DLG- I contacted the American representative to ask if it was suitable for a beginner and he said is was perfect for a new pilot but it looks to need quite a few channels. here is the you tube video about it.**LINK** need your advise please. Should be coming to the UK soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Gee Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Mal The Beverley & District Club mentioned above is due to have a Bring & Buy sale 16th March . It's listed in the "Events" page on this site. Click the link above for full details. The website does not appear to be working but there is a contact email there. You might even find a bargain as well as a club. Alwyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Mal launching a DLG is quite a physical effort, and you did say you suffered from Emphysema so I'm not sure thats the best idea. You can of course throw a DLG off a cliff and it will soar perfectly well but it was purpose designed for a particular manner of launching and flying. A typical DLG is very lightly built, easily damaged and maybe not so easy or cheap to repair as they contain a lot of carbon. If you're just getting into flying you could do much worse than the humble Easy Star. Its a stable, steady flyer which gives you time to think and to get your head around orientation and depth perception, its motorised so launches easily from a flat field, it glides very well, the prop is out of the way so no breakages, plus when you're ready its suprisingly aerobatic. When you're done it will sell for almost what you paid for it. I'm just thinking a dlg is taking you down the wrong path, just my thoughts. Other options are the Easy Glider, or if you've an aversion to foam the Perkins Easy Pidgeon, or how about one of my all-time favourites, the Veron Impala! What I would say is find your club, talk to local flyers, people on here & other forums, before choosing anything. Let us know how you get on! Cheers Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Chilvers 1 Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Phil thanks for that advice, What do you think to this model RC Volantex 2.4G 4CH Phoenix Glider £98.00 complete with radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I agree with Phil, except when it comes to the Veron Impala . If you're happy to build a model from plans the Orangebox with 72" polyhedral wings is a good steady performer on the same lines as the Gentle Lady but better designed or the Sorcerer is about the same size as the Impala but again a better design - IMO of course. Forgot to mention Orangebox & Soarcerer plans are available from MHS. Edited By PatMc on 01/03/2014 00:08:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydc Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Hi, Mal, New club website for Beverley and District Model Aircraft Club (BADMAC) is www.badmac.btck.co.uk. Cheers, Syd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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