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Wednesday, June 3rd/26, Burford Flying Session!

Lyle J — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:11:17 +0000

Morning:

Terry and I are planning on arriving at the Burford Flying Field around 10 am tomorrow. On Monday, the forecast for was really light wind conditions but now they are predicting 11-17 kph from the NW at 10 am, sunny and 20C! Not perfect, but we are going for it anyways.

Hope others can make it out as well.

Best,

Lyle

Tuesday June 2, 2026 Burford flying

Tim G — Sun, 31 May 2026 16:01:31 +0000

June is starting out on the right foot - At the moment, Monday Tuesday, and Wednesday have some potential for great flying weather.

i am aiming for Tuesday at the moment but will monitor conditions as they develop and may post additional days and/or updates.

i plan to fly my (finally repaired) DLG, electrics and high-start models.

i will be at the field by around 10:30

i really hope that others are able to join - see you there!

Tim

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Potential Good Flying Weather at Burford, Monday, May 25th Through To Friday, May 29th/26

Lyle J — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:43:30 +0000

Afternoon:

Just a quick heads up, after checking theweathernetwork.com, it would appear we may finally have some great flying opportunities for our Burford flying field. It's still a wee bit early and we have been fooled before, but I will keep an eye on the forecast, and update this post as we get closer in. The problem for me will in deciding which day is optimum. Might have to go to the field more than once to take advantage of the conditions!

Best,

Lyle

Friday May 15, 2026 - Burford flying session

Tim G — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:43 +0000

This post is to summarize previous posts in the old forum

Lyle J. Andy M. and Mart K. have indicated that they plan to fly on Friday arriving at the field around 10-10:30

I also plan to fly on Friday arriving around the same time

Please be sure to see my email from today regarding this new forum.

Tim G.

Burford Flying Test Post!

Lyle J — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:17:48 +0000

Afternoon!

It's been awhile since I last used the Fly With Friends Forum! So this is just a test post. I know the weather has been really unstable and wet. Soon, we will have sunny, clear days and our 2026 Flying season will begin!

Best,

Lyle

WANTED winch capable f3j

Mike Ka — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:03:09 +0000

I'm looking for a new or used F3J model that can be launched with a winch.
All offers and recommendations are welcome.

RES sailplane for sale BRAND NEW

Alex N — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:47:37 +0000

Selling for friend RES sailplane never built. This is a pure glider but I found an electric pod on the shelf. Some work was done with this pod but it is new anyway. The original glider pod can be easily converted to electric as well. Asking 980 CAD, both pods included (spare?)

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EPP Lidl like glider 84/86 cm RC pitcheron conversion

Andy M — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:32:32 +0000

Notes for this conversion and the workshop to be held on March 8 2026

Just a test of the new forum

Andy M — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:53:40 +0000

Just a test

Several Sailplanes for sale

Andy M — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:05:08 +0000

Please contact Dave Surry ( david.surry@gmail.com ) if interested in any of these sailplanes and make an offer. Sorry but photos of the planes even at minimal file size exceed the attachment quota, so see the email to SOGGI members for photos. I tried adding the photos in a separate post, but they still don't show.

1) This is a 78" span model I call the Mini-Oly II as it uses an Oly III wing section which is one of the best I have come across; thinner and more efficient than that on the standard Butterfly trainer, for example (see below). It is somewhat experimental as it only has ailerons and elevator (no rudder; although it was designed so that it could be modified to add one, if desired). In fact, it flies well as is, although a little slower to turn at low speeds, ie on landing. The fuselage is an Olympia fiberglas fuzz offered originally as a mod for the original Olympic. It has a Turnigy 3530-1100 motor, 30A ESC and uses a 3S 2200mAh LiPo.

2) This is from a Butterfly kit, omitting the undercarriage and with a modified wing having an Oly III section; 103" span; much flown. It also has a drag brake at the bottom of the fuselage to get it to come down a bit faster if needed. It hinges down at 45 degrees. The power system is the same as (1). Rudder and elevator and drag brake controls.

3) This is a more recent modified Butterfly, again with the efficient Oly III wing section, but a different dihedral set-up and a separate flat centre section that has a spoiler. It can be flown with or without the 12" centre section. Without the centre section, it is similar in size (85" span) to another of my models (not offered) which I found to be very successful. This wing layout can also be used on the fuselage of Butterfly I. That's what I first experimented with, and then decided to build the wings their own fuzz and empennage. Same power setup as above, Rudder and elevator controls on smaller version; also spoiler on the larger span.

4). This is a Scooter, a kit offered by the Spirit of Yesteryear. 10' span with spoilers and flaps; conventional elevator. Similar power set up except Axi 2820/12 motor with Thunderbird 36A ESC.

5) A rather ancient T-tailed model but flies well and still going strong This was originally a Springbok slope soarer kit built in the UK in 1970-71. Flown at Hamilton once as a slope soarer by Jack Humphries. Since no slopes in London, I extended the wings to 8' span and flew it as a thermal soarer. Similar power setup to 1-3. Rudder and elevator controls.