Torrey Pines Gulls is a world-renown organization of 200 individuals of varying ages and backgrounds who are dedicated to remote control soaring, both for pleasure and competition. R/C sailplanes are available in a variety of sizes and styles:
Foam sailplanes that are virtually indestructible and used for training or combat contests;
5′ hand-launched ships that may be flown over small fields;
5′ straight-winged slope racers that race back and forth across the face of a cliff (like Torrey Pines);
Larger sailplanes of about 10′ which have 2-6 control surfaces and are typically flown in thermal duration contests, and
Large “scale” sailplanes which are very sophisticated and look just like their full-sized counterparts.
Novice kits and radios are reasonably priced and readily available at many hobby shops in the area.
New TPG members have access to training sessions at the Poway field. Instructors and connected instructor/student transmitters are available which provide a fast, safe way for novices to learn how to fly with the confidence that an instructor win be there to help you recover from your mistakes without damaging the sailplane.
TPG supports a full contest schedule that spans the variety of sailplane contests typically available: Slope Racing, Hand-Launch andThermal-Duration. Flying sites include TPG’s Poway field, Encinitas and the Torrey Pines Gliderport over Blacks Beach in La Jolla.
Come to an event, contest, or training session and get yourself and your kids involved in a great hobby and a great club!
