Site Records

Here is a list of duration records and other notable achievements made by TPG members at one of our three amazing flying fields.

Torrey Pines Gliderport

The Torrey Pines Gliderport is a world-famous slope flying location with many historically significant flying achievements. Here are some of those achievements that were accomplished by TPG members.

RC Slope Duration

• 08:34:21 – Bob Chase (1956). FAI World Record

8-hour Slope Duration (LSF Level V)

• Don Edberg (1978)
• George Joy (1992)
• Benjamin “Patrick” Dionisio (2002)
• Keith Finkenbiner (2002)
• Charles Norris (2026)
• John McNeil (2026)

Encinitas Flight Center

The Encinitas Flight Center is a private field that is home to our F3L contests.

RC Thermal Duration

If you think you have an Encinitas site record, please let the webmaster know.

820 Club

Members who have achieved a "hole-in-one" at one of our F3L Contests with a perfect score in a single round. Have you done this? Let us know!

Poway Flight Center

The Poway Flight Center is a private field that is home to our DLG and F5J contests.

RC Thermal Duration

If you think you have a Poway site record, please let the webmaster know.