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The North Coast Soaring Association proudly presents the 14th annual
North Coast Glider Games 2026 edition.
April 30th, May 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2026
The 14th edition of the North Coast Glider Games is in the books. The slopes were ready and waiting for another exciting year of combat, racing and utter mayhem. The AAGMC field was well groomed for flat land flying if needed and of course the camaraderie couldn’t be beat.
Thursday: Travel day – Light lift and northwest winds had us at Perry. Nice start to the games.
Friday:
The event begins…
We monitor the winds to see where we will be flying each day. Usually meet at a local restaurant. Sad news, the local hot spot near Edgewater that we usually go for breakfast,Diane’s, had a major fire and is closed.
12 p We travel to the slopes
Rain washed the day away.
We did get a few flights between the drops but Friday was a wash
Friday Evening: Dinner at the Lizard. more tomorrow.
Saturday: Breakfast at Yours Truly
The event continues.
Open, Glider Games, Fun Fly
Joe Mike Pat and Jim enjoying the chilly day.
Wings over Cleveland
The better side of Marv.
7:30p Dinner at Tinkers Creek Tavern, 14000 Tinkers Creek Rd, Walton Hills, OH 44146 American classics & cocktails served in a warm, down-to-earth setting with creek side patio dining.
Sunday: The forecast was for cool temps and morning rain.
So we were prepared with indoor flying at the One Smart Dog facility. Art, Don Jim S. and Scott prepped and got started there.
Jeff, Marv Mike and Jim C. went to City View to see if we could bear the cold and Oh my gosh, there was wind! it warmed as the day went on and the wind increased. To say it was awesome would be an under statement.
We literally had something for everyone on Sunday. Thank you to everyone who had made this years Glider Games a hoot! Weather is always finicky but we always make the best of it!
We look forward to another year of fine friends, great flying and good times!
Until Next Year,
Best regards,
Don King
www.SlopeSlayer.com
additional info
don44039@yahoo.com
Thanks for making the games a blast every year in any weather!
It is you folks that make the Glider Games Great!
Don, Mike, Ken, Art, Jim, Marv and the rest of the crew.
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Wingolas!
A new convertible electric mini wing that we pylon race indoors, then change the winglets and fly them outdoors/slope in light lift… Kit is now available!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25qKU-ZKYyE
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“Lords of the lift”
We added a page called “Lords of the Lift” with pictures of pilots and their planes. Make the pose, preferably at your slope so we can see it, your radio and your plane. Give a little info to go with the picture if you like. Your first name and the location at least, how long you have been flying RC….your club…, send the pictures with the Contact Button at the top of the page.
Yeliz from Tennessee with here favorite wing.
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The 63″ Formula One Racer at Soar Utah 2012
Thomas Rauber Photo
Joe Chovan’s #45 F1 Racer on Point of the Mountain
Thomas Rauber Photo
Joe’s F1 flying with a P51 Reno Racer
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Some SlopeSlayer.com T-Shirt Art
want to see pictures from 2014
want to attend N.Coast Glider Games 2017 as an observer to learn abt sloap soaring. can not find a location. is this a secret known only to a certain few? HELP
jack
All the locations are on the welcome page as well as in the North Coast Glider Games page. Just click the “Slope Locations” link. Hope to see you there!
Was out to edge water on 31 of August with Don Mike Jeff Ken an Marv
had a great time thanks again
pat mosch
We had a great time as well! Thanks for coming out and enjoying one of the best slopes on the Great Lakes with us.
Jeff
Hey Guy’s – Love the Sizzle !
keep em comming
I was told to ask to be added to the email list so I could get a heads up on when you are flying. Please and thank you!
Just met several of the fine people from Slope Slayer/ GEMS (Don, Mike, Mike again and Jeff). If I forgot someone or messed up with the names please forgive.
Thanks for all the help and support. Hope to “sail” with y’all again.
It was nice to meet you. You are welcome to join us whenever we fly!
Jeff
NCGG 2022 is in the bag .
I am back home and resting up from my 3 days of “way too much” fun and slope fellowship !
Thanks again to Don,Marv,Jeff,Art,Jim,Mike and Ken for sharing your flying sites and companionship ,You all are such great hosts !
Flying The Games is like spending time with family {The ones that know you are crazy but love you anyways }
Looking forward to getting back out again soon
Mike
had a good time was good to see old friends had some laughs
thanks again