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Event Calendar Change

Due to a clash with some of the Thermal competition events, we have moved 4 of our event dates so we can attend both. Please refer to the events page for the new calendar

Roger (Rocket) Roberts

Roger (Rocket Rog) Roberts who passed away shortly before Christmas was a long time member of DSSC. Roger flew a variety of models including a 4 Mtr Fox but his favorites were EDF warbirds. Roger was well known for pushing his aircraft through aerobatics and for bringing several models along just in case a landing… Read More »

L.H Jan 3rd

Go to the Gallery page to see a few pictures of the 1st outing for 2025 at L.H.

2025 Events Calendar is published

See our events page for the glider day date events. We will decide whether the Saturday or Sunday gives the best weather, the Friday before the event.

New Site Permit

A new site permit for Little Haldon that is valid until July 2025 has been added to the documents section. Briefly, the BMFA under the terms of its CAA Model Aircraft Article 16 Authorisation (UAS7068) permits the operation of model aircraft (excluding multi-rotors) with an MTOM between 7.5Kg and 25Kg at heights exceeding 400ft above… Read More »

June Glider Day

Although the conditions were not at their best for June, with fairly low cloud cover and a Easterly breeze, we had a fair turn out and some interesting flights. There was some lift about but height was limited due to low clouds. All pilots had several successful flights and some used the opportunity to practice… Read More »

5Metre K7 build update from John

The K7 continues to grow slowly and the bags of laser cut parts are starting to diminish. After doing all I could to the fuselage I started on the tail end. The fin is integral to the fuselage so a rudder was next and fairly straightforward, made of balsa and 0.4. ply. A double horn… Read More »

Old Phoney – Part 1 ideas taking shape

I thought I’d take a break from designing gliders and build a (powered) vintage classic along the lines of the Junior 60, something light and slow but 4-channel rather than 3. I found a plan for the 4 channel Super 60 but it’s boxy fuselage shape and angular fin just didn’t ‘do it’ for me… Read More »