Welcome to Torrey Pines Gulls
The Torrey Pines Gulls (TPG) is a world-renowned club of 100+ passionate individuals dedicated to the thrill of remote-control soaring, from casual flying to high-level competition. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, TPG offers exciting opportunities to fly a variety of RC sailplanes - from nearly indestructible foam trainers to sleek, high-performance composite models. New members enjoy hands-on training with expert instructors, ensuring a fun and safe learning experience. With spectacular flying sites like the Torrey Pines Gliderport and a packed contest schedule, TPG is the perfect place to soar, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Join us for an event and discover the excitement of R/C soaring!
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In July 1956, model aviation pioneers Dr. Robert "Bob" Chase and Virgil Cone established a new world endurance record at Torrey Pines by flying a radio-controlled sailplane continuously for 8 hours and 34 minutes. It was the first RC soaring flight in history to exceed eight hours and remains an important milestone recognized by RC soaring enthusiasts worldwide.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of this achievement, a team from TPG recreated the historic flight using a replica of the original 1956 RC sailplane made by Larry Jolly at the same site where the record was established. The event highlighted the rich aviation heritage of the world-famous Torrey Pines Gliderport, recognized by the Academy of Model Aeronautics as Model Aviation Landmark No. 1.
The launch was at 9:40am on July 1, landing at 6:15pm with portions of the flight piloted by Larry Jolly, David Hall, John McNeil, Bret Locke, Chuck Norris, and Gary Fogel. We had KUSI/FOX TV there for the takeoff and landing. You can watch their coverage on their website. Congratulations to the team!
Most Recent Newsletter
1 Message from the President
2 Call for Modeler of the Year Nominations!
3 Holiday Party Announcement
4 Gary Fogel Achieves LSF Level V Status
5 50th Anniversary Redman Rules Contest
with Foamboard Build & Mentorship Day
6 New RC Products Announcement
7 Upcoming TPG Events
8 Club Meetings & Raffle
10 TPG at the Miramar Air Show
11 News from the Slope
14 F3L Coastal Cooler Contest Report
22 September F5J Contest Report
24 Poway Invitational DLG Contest Report
29 Club Membership Update
31 Where We Fly – Panoramas
32 How We Compete
36 League of Silent Flight and TPG
38 How We Connect
43 Newsletter Submissions
44 Club Officers and Contact Information
45 Photo of the Month Contest
56 Quote of the Month
Flying Locations
Torrey Pines Gliderport
Encinitas Flight Center
Poway Flight Center