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 Upcoming TPG Events
3 Club Meetings & Raffle
5 News from the Slope
7 8-Hour LSF Level V Slope Duration…x2!
10 Celebrating a Very Important RC
Anniversary at the Torrey Pines Gliderport
(Part II)
17 July DLG Contest Report
20 July F5J Foamy Fun Fly Report
21 July Tow Hook Contest Report
22 Club Membership Update
24 Where We Fly – Panoramas
25 How We Compete
29 League of Silent Flight and TPG
31 How We Connect
36 Newsletter Submissions
37 Club Officers and Contact Information
38 Photo of the Month Contest
46 Quote of the Month
Flying Locations
Torrey Pines Gliderport
Encinitas Flight Center
Poway Flight Center