www.forthvalleysoarers.org.uk
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The
Forth Valley Soarers

Edinburgh, Scotland

The FORTH VALLEY SOARERS model gliding club was formed in the 1970's to promote the sport of radio controlled slope soaring and thermal soaring. The club continues flying today at their home site in the Pentlands hills just south of Edinburgh, Scotland, and at sites across the United Kingdom.

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Site Updated: April2025
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FORTH VALLEY SOARERS

Glencorse Reservoir Join us and fly Gliders.

Amazing hillside views, fresh air and great exercise too! Spectators are welcome. We fly gliders: aerobatic, combat, thermal, scale, and more.

The club have flown for more than 30 years and is a small group of friendly individuals with a wide area of interests. All ages are represented.

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Try it for yourself. Come along and watch or to have a try you will be most welcome we will provide equipment and an unbreakable glider and someone to help you.

Contact us to have a chat and find out more, or to book a trial flying session. Full details on how to find us here.

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Standard club flying times are on Sunday mornings and occassionally during the week. The wind determines which site will be used on the day. Primary sites are Bells Hill, Harbour Hill, Hillend Hilltop, and Castlelaw Hill. The Castlelaw site is MOD property and access is controlled by arranged permission only.

Click to download our
poster (143k).

To fly radio controlled aircraft you are legally required to hold suitable insurance cover with the BMFA or the SAA and also hold CAA certification. The club will provide all the detaills to help you with this. Contacting and visiting to chat with us and find out more is actively encouraged! You will be most welcome.