Getting F3K task practice by yourself can be difficult if not down right impossible. Thankfully for Jeti radio users, there is an F3K training app available that makes it easy.

If you are an Explorer pilot or aspiring to become one, you'll be pumped about the latest design coming from NAN Models.

If you think competitive soaring isn't for you, read on to find out why you might be wrong.

There is an electric version of the ELF coming that will allow higher launches and more glide time.

The Spin EL is a new 1M size electric glider. It looks a lot like a hand launch glider, but is perfect for those who are not able to perform a good discus launch.

Start getting ready now! The Possum Toss is on in Tullahoma, TN on September 11-14th, just 3 months away.

KST is bringing us some new servos for our F5J planes with the HS08. They are nearly as small as the X08, but nearly as as powerful as the X10mini!

If you are looking for an inexpensive scale foam electric sailplane, then check out the FMS ASW-17 sold by Horizon Hobby.

Yes yes yes is all I thought when I got the news that the Knoxville F5J contest is happening.

GliderKeeper looks like it could be a great practice tool or used in small contests where all pilots could fly in the same group with no extra timers available.

Here's a large 4.5M KA8B from Phoenix Model. It's a built up plane made from laser-cut balsa and ply and being an ARF, most of the work is already done and waiting for final assembly and gear

RCGroups user rowdy01 put together an instruction sheet on how he makes his bungee launchers for 3-4M sailplanes.

This LED controller is a replacement for the stock controller in the Flite Test Night Radian. It allows control over the LED lights from your RC transmitter.

Wingnut Tech has a replacement LED controller that allows complete control of the LED patterns from a separate channel on your radio. There's also some pretty cool features included.

Join Team Espsit as they go over electric thermal duration sailplanes...

The TS-MI-EVO1510GA series motor is based on the TenShock high-end Evo motor series. It is optimized and improved to meet the needs of current popular f5j sailplanes.

For those looking for a more affordable way to get into F5J or in need of a smaller plane, the Alpha, sold at Soaring USA looks like a great option.

Micro Birds has a new version coming of the Firefly. The Firefly 2.0 is a flying wing design that has modified rounded off wingtips and a flatter sharper nose pod that looks great.

Jody Miller came up with some ideas to help get us outside and flying in a friendly internet based competition right here on RCGroups.

Here's a new 2M electric sailplane from ICARE for under $500.

Soaring USA just announced they are now the exclusive North American dealer for DS Composites

Soaring USA just announced they are now the exclusive North American dealer for DS Composites

If you really want to dial in your plane for best performance, especially for competitive use, then a CG Scale is a must have accessory.

Today kicked off the first F3K event of the year in what is supposed to be warm and sunny Alachua, FL. Instead of the warm and sunny bit, we had cold, windy and cloudy conditions which made for an

The BAMF 2 is here!

The FURY is a brand new model designed for the provisionary F5K rules. Read on to learn more!

SoaringUSA is running an awesome promo right now that gets you a full set of MKS servos FREE with the purchase of select sailplanes

The Toro from Superfly is a nice little 1M DLG and now you can get it with a 2-piece wing to make it the ultimate travel glider.

Alex Hewson put down an awesome flight with a top recorded flight speed of 510MPH. The winds were blowing hard allowing these insane speeds.

Here's some nice looking spinners from CN-Models. There is a "Pro" version available that is 24mm from prop pin to prop pin.

Here is info on the 2020 Pacific Northwest Aerotow from RCGroups.com user dgliderguy...

Here is a great event in Yreka, CA!

RCGroups user Gbreeze shares how he is using a 3D printer to print slope gliders!

Check out this glider restoration project. There is good info here for any sailplane pilot!

Welcome Soaring Lab, our latest site sponsor. Soaring Lab makes an F3J and an F5J version of the Voyager sailplane and they look like very nice models.

I recently came across the company Composite RC Gliders. I had not heard of them before so I figured it was worth a share on here in case there are others who don't know these planes are out there.

F5K is officially on the way and this new contest format blends multitask events like F3K with electric powered planes.

Nick Wu put together this fun video compilation of World Championship Pilots launching at the F3K Worlds in Hungary earlier this year.

Rollo announced over the weekend a new T-Peg option for the CX5. It's a carbon T-style peg that looks great and is perfect for those who prefer T-Pegs over the Blade style.

This past summer Peter Goldsmith was telling me about GPS racing and it sure sounded like a lot of fun. There's a lot to learn, but I recently heard about the new Sparrow GPS unit from RC Electronics

Jason builds and flys a Concept X5 in preparation for the 2019 World Championships. Check out the build and his thoughts on this competitive DLG.

Jason Cole takes the Neutrino to the skies for some F5J soaring. Check out the full review below to hear his thoughts.

We review the E-flite Night Radian FT edition. It's every bit a Radian, but this one shines brighter than any before it.

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

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.