The RES (Rudder, Elevator and Spoiler, 2m span) and eCaprice contests proved popular social as well as flying events this year. Although the 6 contest series was reduced to 4 […]

Last year I acquired a vintage model ready for the Club Vintage fly-in and BBQ. By all accounts the day was a resounding success. Unfortunately due to holiday commitments I […]

Last year an ex long-time SRFC club member, Pete Cushion, emailed the club to get in touch with old friends. I flew gliders with him for many years and welcomed […]

Another fun round of eCaprice flying was had by seven participants at Ashurst on Sunday 29th June 2025. Clive Upperton triumphed, hotly pursued by Robin Strange and John Ivory. John […]

Grahame’s Hawker Typhoon took to the skies over Coombes on 29th June 2025. Although the model has flown several years ago this was essentially a maiden flight. It flew very […]

The May club meeting was the first this year in the Summer Saturday BBQ format. It came with bright sunny weather, if a little breezy, and had a good turnout. […]

The first round of the 2025 eCaprice competition was well suited by the conditions on the morning of the 27th April, with glorious weather and huge thermals before lunch. There […]

A group of Hanky Planky fliers were impressed today by the successful maiden flight of Glen Tennant’s version of the Terry Anderson’s Dracan. This was originally described as “an easy […]

I was delighted when Clive organised a guided trip to the Wings Museum near Balcombe, for club members. I must admit that I knew nothing about the museum and I […]

The 10th August ’24 Club afternoon & BBQ at Coombes was themed “Glider Flying” with aero tow, plus general flying between slots. Members were grateful to Mark for the excellent […]