SCSA - Flying Sites
 Our
flying sites are all located within a few miles of Stroud in Gloucestershire
(South West England)
We are extremely lucky in that we have 6 main flying sites, all of which are
within a 20 minutes drive of each other. Also, all of the sites have easy access,
with car parks within a couple of hundred yards of the actual flying area.
The sites are mostly on National Trust land who welcome non powered models, however
they are open to one and all including cows, horses and paragliders! (not necessarily
listed in order of importance).
Please note combat flying is not allowed
Because we share the flying sites with everyone else, we feel that it is vital
to have suitable insurance. Hence our club is affiliated with the British
Model Flying Association which provides the club members with the
necessary insurance.
Flying Sites
Our club logo on the homepage gives
details of the 5 main sites. We also have some detailed Maps.
The Cotswold Slopers have a map covering the Cotswolds CS
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Frocester Hill: (Coaley Peak picnic
park) A South Westerly facing ridge overlooking the river Severn. For SW to
West
winds. It might seem a bit intimidating to land at Frocester, but this
video (wmv file) shows you the best approach to landing, also landing a
1/4 scale click here
notice the landing approach at 1.45 min.
Satnav 1 mile west of GL10 3TX on the
B4066
Photos of Frocester Hill
Selsley Common: A NNW facing
"plateau type" slope overlooking Stroud and Stonehouse, with views
as far as the Malverns (on a clear day). Has a reasonable slope, with a huge
flat open landing area just behind the slope. Also inhabited by cows and paragliders
during summer. However these do not usually cause any problems, apart from the
occasional cowpat encountered when landing! For West to North winds..
Safety Note - We have an agreement with the paragliders
that when they are flying on Selsley, they keep to the right of the Millennium
stone and we keep to the left. This helps to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Satnav 0.3 miles east of GL5
5PL
Photos of Selsley Common
two
sites: a SE facing ridge at one end and easterly facing bowl, the bowl can be
bumpy when the wind
is getting a bit North of East. For ENE - SE winds
Satnav GL5 5BP is very
close, just 100 metres south
Photos of Rodborough Common
A lovely South
facing ridge with a landing area just behind the slope and a smaller slope
next to the car park used for SW. Not recommended for
large models as the landing can be very turbulent in strong winds. For SSE -
SW winds satnav GL10 3ES is 1 mile north
Photos of Haresfield Beacon
A nice North facing
ridge, spoilt only by the fact that you have to park at the bottom of the hill
and walk up. DSing is possible, best in a SSW wind. Very smooth lift but not
easy to land. Wind directions N
NE, S & SW
Satnav GL11 5EW is
near, travel 600 yards south to the car park
Photos of Cam Long Down
Nearly flat,
so not great for slope soaring! However it is good for flat field
or thermal flying. We also fly quiet electric models here every now and then.
NOTE: If you fly here, it's best to fly alongside the access road to the Old
Lodge GL6
9AQ, as that's the "standard" place to fly.
This is a noise sensitive area, quiet models only please.
Details
Photos of Minchinhampton Common
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