& PSS (Power Scale Soaring) Resource
Getting Started in Slope Soaring - The Equipment We Use
| Radio Controls | Peaked Cap | Anti Glare Sunglasses |
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| Transmitter - eg MC-22 | See into the Sun | See better through the Glare |
| Model 1 - Glider | Model 2 - Power Glider | Model 3 - PSS |
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| L-213 Glider | "Daisy" type Electric Motor Glider | Skyraider |
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| Sport Wing | High Speed Hotliners | Mustang |
To begin slope soaring
you must first obtain suitable equipment. Obviously this includes
a model plane. Suitable models are of the
glider type, the powered glider type, WWII fighters and jets for PSS
(Power Scale Soaring). Pictures of examples are shown above.
You will need a good radio transmitter and radio controls for the
airframe.
Also required are polarized sunglasses and a peaked hat to enhance
vision against bright skies.