Welcome to Torrey Pines GullsWelcome to Torrey Pines Gulls
Torrey Pines Gulls is a world-renowned organization of 100+ individuals of varying ages and backgrounds who are dedicated to remote control soaring, both for pleasure and competition.
R/C sailplanes are available in a variety of sizes and styles:
- Foam sailplanes that are virtually indestructible and used for training or combat contests.
- 5′ hand-launched gliders that may be flown over small fields.
- 5′ straight-winged slope racers that race back and forth across the face of a cliff (like at the Torrey Pines Gliderport).
- Larger sailplanes of about 10′ which have 2-6 control surfaces and are typically flown in thermal duration contests.
- Large “scale” sailplanes which are very sophisticated and look just like their full-sized counterparts.
Novice kits and radios are reasonably priced and readily available at many hobby shops in the area. New TPG members have access to training sessions at the Poway field or the Torrey Pines Gliderport. Mentors with transmitters that enable coordination to a student controlling the aircraft are available to provide a fast, safe way for novices to learn how to fly with the confidence that an instructor will be there to help you recover from your mistakes without damaging the sailplane.
TPG supports a full contest schedule that spans the variety of sailplane contests typically available: Slope Racing, Hand Launch and Thermal Duration. Flying sites include our Poway Field, Encinitas Field, and the Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla.
Come to an event, contest, or training session and get yourself and your kids involved in a great hobby and a great club!
