Thoughts from my first thermal duration contest. Read on to find out how it went.

This past Saturday a new world speed record was set by pilot Spencer Lisenby at Bird Spring Pass. He was flying the Transonic DP and reached a staggering speed of 545MPH!!

Take the Soaring NATS Survey and let your voice be heard for next years scheduling of events.

Yes it is happening again! The Bruce F3K event is going down September 6th through the 10th.

The ICARE Sailfish is a 1M class DLG suitable for intermediate and beginner sailplane pilots.

Check out this thread to see glider transportation boxes and share your own ideas.

The Vixen 2 is a new hot sailplane for F5J competitive flying. The Vixen platform is a proven design that works well and this new version builds on that pedigree.

The Colibri is a new DLG design from Vladimir Kralovensky of Kralovensky Composites designed for high level F3K competition flying.

The new Tori from Great Planes requires only a 4+ channel radio, receiver, and a 2s or 3s LiPo to start catching thermals.

Esprit Model has the new Pulsar 2E in stock and it's a looker. This version is based on the Pulsar 2000 M and features a built up D-box design made from balsa and plywood.

Two years ago RCGroups member MStauning was out flying his JJ Edge DLG and he lost it. You won't believe where it was found 2 years later.

Hitec/Multiplex has become a household name in the world of RC due to extremely high quality and innovation. They are at it again with the release of the new FunRay Sport Sailplane! With its sleek

1M DLG's have become very popular with the Strike's and Go Mini's brining quality and near full size performance at an affordable cost for entry level and expert pilots alike. I just saw these photos

Soaring USA is one of the premier sailplane suppliers in the US and they are having a sale right now. It's called the Spring is on the Way Sale and there are some fantastic deals to be had.

The new Fireblade 2.5 is looking pretty good and it's available right now. They've made some great improvements to the fit, finish and quality of the model and it has some fantastic features from the

We wrote about the 1M class wooden DLG Raven back in April and now it has a big brother in time for the new year. The H-King Raven 1.5 is a plug and fly model DLG built from wood and composites that

ArmSoar is nearly ready for standard orders on the new BAMF sailplane. Pre-ordered models are starting to arrive and this is one promising high end competition level DLG.

We check out the latest EasyGlider from Mulitplex and show you what it's like to assemble and fly. Read on for the full review.

The Snipe 2 has been announced and with all these improvements, you can be sure the Snipe is back and better than ever.

Building season is just around the corner and it's time to start looking for your winter projects. Peter Goldsmith has an awesome retro sailplane kit that looks great and should fly even better.

The EFUN is right at home executing aerobatic maneuvers or soaring. With an 85" wingspan, included electronics, and a price tag under $150, the EFUN makes a great addition to your hangar.

Paul Naton has been hard at work to bring us the secret sauce to soaring and it's finally here with his latest video, Thermal Soaring Master Class #2.

Another "The Bruce" event is in the books and this one showcased all the great things about the DLG community and how fun F3K can be. For starters, you couldn't pick a better group of guys to spend a

Say goodbye to hi-starts with the BoT EP! This 3-meter electric-powered sailplane builds on the original Dynaflite Bird of Time by adding a folding prop and room for a 4s LiPo. Let's take a look!

The Multiplex FunGlider is an easy to fly electric sport sailplane that packs down small for easy transportation. Check out the official RCGroups review right here.

The Hacker Model Bergfalke has a unique forward swept wing and bulbous cockpit. It's a well recognized German glider, and has now been modeled by Hacker in EPP. Let's take a look!

The EasyGlider is one of the best flying foamie sailplanes around. I still have one of the original models because it is so good. Over the years Multiplex has made alternate versions such as the

HobbyKing has a couple of new electric gliders available for those on a budget or looking for simple easy soaring. There are two models available, an 800mm wingspan version and a 1500mm version.

Composite Bross announced last month news of a new F3K plane called the Progress. Early models are looking good and performing well with podium placements in quite a few contests in Europe.

Paul Naton is back at it with another great training video, Thermal Soaring Master Class 2. The first Thermal Soaring Master Class video is one the best selling programs and it's easy to see why, a)

Most DLG pilots run a 1S lipo to power their receiver and servos. The AOK-041 lets you check 1S lipo battery voltage quickly and easily.

If you've been thinking about getting in the soaring competition game, the new Top Model Samsara might be a great option to dip your toes in on and see how you like it.

Check out this latest scale sailplane from LetModel. It's a 7M JS1 and it is gorgeous!

SoaringModels has a compelling little DLG called the Mini Dart. The original version was a fiberglass model, but they gave it a makeover and now feature two layups (light or strong) in carbon with a

Laine from LainesPlanes.com has always had a flair for dramatic and different looking aircraft. This year at SEFF is no different with his Cuda and Norman designs flying all over and then you spot

The H-King Raven is a 1M class wooden built-up DLG that is great for checking out what discus launch gliders are all about.

The PLUS is a beautiful twin-boom glider with a pusher propeller to decrease drag while thermalling. Let's take a closer look at this F5J powered glider.

This is the latest of the "Chrysalis" line of sailplanes and electric powered sailplane kits. It was developed along with the 1.5m Chrysalis E with the wood fuselage.

There are plenty of great DLG's available that you can have fun with and not blow your hobby budget. I wanted to highlight a few of the planes that I've recommended in hopes that other might see this

1M DLG's are on the rise as they are much more affordable than their 1.5M brethren. ArmSoar Composite Gliders have been developing a new 1M ship called the Go Mini...

The Radian's big brother is here and RCGroups took it to the field to see how this big bird flies.

A great introduction to to the world of DLG at an affordable price. The Cumulus is an easy way to enter the DLG world.

The Dynamo is traditional built up glider that can be used on the slope, bungee launched or powered with an electric motor. It was designed by Felipe Vadillo and is a 3 channel model with 1500mm

Paul Naton has done it again with the release of the Electric Sailplane Clinic 3...

The Blaze lets a pilot experience a pretty fast sailplane for a very reasonable price!