F5J RC glider competition. Visalia California, March 2023.

[@doversailplanes]

Thanks again for the annual visalia video! These are always such a treat. Since flying sailplanes has been all but banned Canada-wide with a 400ft limit, no exceptions, deaths of many clubs, mandatory licensing, logbooks for each flight and maintenance action, and mandatory site survey before each flight, its good to see that friends flying carefree in a group is still happening somewhere in the world.

[@arthurlamb.8339]

Well done Ali. 🙂👍

[@XFBO]

Just getting back into flying after a 30-year break..... I'm curious if the built up versions of f5j sailplanes are competitive at all???

[@SpeedsterDEN]

They are not 🤓

[@arnaldomedeiros3966]

Very nice video, Hi Ali, What camera did you use ? Greetings from Brazil.

[@thomascee]

Are there ever any contests held up in Northern California? Near the Bay Area?

[@flightcomp]

Yeah, there should be one or two big events per year and some one day club events. Check out www.f5j-usa.com/ for the event calendar.

[@SB-fe5pc]

Cool and best job !