Chasing lift over North Texas

Monthly contests, open fly days, and a mentor on your wing the first time out. AMA club #1957, flying in Denton and across the Metroplex.

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Welcome to the Soaring League of North Texas

One of the oldest RC soaring clubs in North America, based in the DFW Metroplex. AMA charter #1957. We fly monthly contests in two formats: F5J (electric launch) and F5L (light electric soaring). Seasoned contest pilots and first-timers are both welcome. Annual dues are $20. Ask about On-Wing mentoring if you are new.

Dates live on the calendar at right and on /calendar. This page is the story: last contest, what’s next, how we fly, and how to get in. Field, models, and the new-pilot path are on /club-details.

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Next up — Mon 7 Sep fun fly · Sat 12 Sep F5J

Tomorrow, Monday 7 Sep 2026, 9:00 a.m.–noon — unofficial fun fly / practice at North Texas Thermal Park (RC Airfield & Wildflower Trail, Denton). Not a contest. Come fly, bring a friend. Then Saturday 12 Sep is monthly F5J at Golden Triangle / Jim Fulton Field, Grand Prairie (2820 E Seeton Rd). Field window 8:00 a.m.–noon; pilot meeting 9:00 a.m.; first launch right after. Entry $20 (PayPal SLNTClub@gmail.com or at the field). AMA required. Cash prizes places 1–5. Counts toward Top Gun. Weather and last-minute calls go out on the flying-notices list.

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8 Aug — F5J at Golden Triangle

Ten pilots, five rounds. Dave Otte took the day. Full individual results are on GliderScore. Those points feed Top Gun.

TNT 2026

Texas National Tournament, 7–8 Nov at Golden Triangle / Jim Fulton Field. Registration is open. Names, class, and days flying go on the TNT page.

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