SLOPE FLYING
Slope soaring is a nice divergence from thermal flying. For a slope to be effective, the wind should, for the most part,
blow directly into the face of the slope. Wind velocity is not as critical, but there should be some wind. Also, it is not
necessary to be atop Mt. Everest to have slope effect. You can get some pretty good effects from areas that may
surprise you, so it pays to try out even a small elevation in your area.
With the wind in your face, throw your model down the slope into the wind. Once it is out into the slope lift, the model
will rise and seem to maintain a consistent altitude. Fly back and forth parallel to the face of the slope, always mak-
ing turns away from the slope face. This will ensure that your model will not be blown behind the slope, where the
air is very turbulent and may cause the plane to crash.
SEVERE TURBULENCE AND
DOWNDRAFT
AREA OF INTENSE LIFT
WIND
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