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looking for a good towable sailplane - 6/19/2002 10:31:40 PM   
craftsman


 

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From: cameron, missouri
Status: offline 		I would like to acquire a sailplane for aerotow. I have a Nosen aeronca champ with a sachs 2.2 for a tug. What would be an Ideal glider to tow, I am looking for something moderately priced.
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looking for a good towable sailplane - 6/19/2002 11:10:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		The Daves aircraft works Ka6 is an exellent glider to learn aerotow - I have it, believe me. It is easy to build, fly, and on the wallet at only $165.

[url]www.davesaircraftworks.com[/url]
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The other half of the question. - 6/20/2002 2:38:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		What level of lift does it need to stay up? I hope that it needs only the reasonable to light lift and not just able to stay up in boomers. I am not familiar with the habits of the all foam birds.

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looking for a good towable sailplane - 6/20/2002 5:08:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		It only needs moderate lift to fly. It was actually designed for this purpose, so it fits the bill . Mine weighs about 10 pounds with 117" wingspan- that's comparable to an all glass ship . It could be built lighter if you used micro servos and kept the strapping tape to a minimum. Mine does not have this feature because I fly on the slope in some pretty rugged conditions and I need the extra toughness.

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foam glider - 6/20/2002 8:08:47 PM   
craftsman


 

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Status: offline 		How did you get a glider that is advertised at 90 oz. to weigh 10 lbs. This seems kind of heavy to me but, what do I know, I have never had a glider or flown one.

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looking for a good towable sailplane - 6/22/2002 1:28:15 AM   
Noah-Moore


 

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Status: offline 		I'm sorry : , i meant to say 6 pounds - i was thinking of another post. Your right, ten pounds would be kinda heavy!

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Easy to tow - 6/26/2002 2:54:32 AM   
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Status: offline 		Why u want a foamy to tow. Get the real thing.

Like a ASK 18 or a KA6 or a Minimoa those babies look nice are scale and behave their selve in a tow. We have several gliders like the ones mentioned above at our field and thei all do a great job.

Price is relative how much is expensive. a 4 meter glider for 5 - 600 bucks is a nice price. Youcan get fancy buying EMS stuff for 2K++. But for learning 500 should be ok.

Regards

Landi

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KA6 Foamy - 6/26/2002 11:06:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have the Daves foamy KA6 also. It is a great plane to learn on. The only thing I would modify from the original kit is the wing spar system. I would try to find a stiffer and more durable material wing spar. I had broken my wing spar several time on hard landings. Keep in mind this was a trainer plane I bought before investing in a glass ship. I would probably put flaps on it also unless you have a long landing zone.
Good Luck
Doug

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