Forum: Gliders

We're flying on the field just west of the pond.

Please be aware this field is closed until further notice.. Let's hope for some rain soon. Cheers

Well based on Tom's advice I have been using Google earth to hunt for possible sloping sites. I have identified a few possible candidates which I...

Please see below for an important message from the ORCC Glider Chairman. *************************************************************** ...

Message from Dick Mills ----------- Gentlemen, I have just been in touch with Petersen's and we now have the use of the sod farm again. I...

With the current conditions (no rain), the grass at the sod farm has become dry (once again).. We got a call from Petersen's asking us to stop...

Hi Everyone, The glider field is now open.. If you go there, please strive to leave the field cleaner than when you arrived.. Enjoy..

Well, i figured since i made a profile and that there is a sailplane section, i might as well share mine :) I started off with a Dynaflite...

Due to the dry conditions, the ORCC Glider field is closed. An announcement will be made when the field is re-opened. cheers

Please refrain from using the field for -at least- a couple of days as Petersen informed us the field has been sprayed with Killex.... (unless you...

Gentlemen, The sod farm is now re-opened for flying. As always, remember that we are guests of the Petersens and should always strive to leave...

Sorry gentlemen, Effective immediately, the sod farm is closed to flying until further notice due to dry grass. Please do not walk on the...

Hi.. I guess I already know the answer ("there is none") but it doesn't cost much to ask.. By any chance do you know of any decent slope near...

Message from Brian Buchanan, ORCC glider chairman.. ------------- Gentlemen, You are invited to the second contest in the Interclub Series for...

Please read the note from Brian and the regulations of this field (below) I would also add to Brian's note that we need to be very carefull with...

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I've been following our British cousins over the last few years as they tried to come up with a set of electric glider rules that would "equalise"...

Gentlemen, I have spoken with the Petersens and was informed that the grass is still not ready for us to start flying. Please be patient and I...

Today was a beautiful day for flying. Here's proof. I finally got around to downloading flight data from the on board GPS flight recorder and...

Wow, my new (used) 3.6m DG-505 flies great. Thanks to Dave R. for the hand launches, and to Rob Z. for helping me with radio setup. It loops...