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wanting to get into thermaling - 2/27/2005 4:39:31 PM   
youngpilot


 

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Status: offline 		i live right by a glider club and i am wanting a glider that i can hand launch and thermal really easily. i was looking at the flying wing zagi made but tower hobbies no lnger has it. any body one to sell one to me? also i has looking at the fling is this a good one? please help me out. thanks-zack

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RE: wanting to get into thermaling - 2/27/2005 5:27:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi Zack
My intro to gliders was a Great Planes Spectra RTF Select from Tower Hobbies and I still have it and highly recommend it. It floats much better than it's weight would lead you to believe. You can get it in many configurations depending on your situation. (with/without radio, motor, kit form, or ARF) You may also check with the folks at the glider club to see what they fly, as their experience can be very valuable to you. Good luck and have fun

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RE: wanting to get into thermaling - 4/5/2005 6:36:08 PM   
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ORIGINAL: youngpilot

i live right by a glider club and i am wanting a glider that i can hand launch and thermal really easily. i was looking at the flying wing zagi made but tower hobbies no lnger has it. any body one to sell one to me? also i has looking at the fling is this a good one? please help me out. thanks-zack



If you are still looking for a hand launch glider, this is a list of discus launched planes that might interest you.



If you have never seen a discus launched glider, this link has a page that
explains the launch method.
http://www.jancomodels.com/discuslaunch.htm

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I purchased the Boomer EX2 DLG/SLG wing glider. Easy to build kit, easy
transport, high fun factor.

My second choice was the DL50, also from Mountain Models.

Many of the models I list below have videos of them being launched and flown.
Most are kits, some are ARF, and one is an RTF. Typically the ones over $200
are ARF composite construction planes. More competition oriented. I was
looking for more of a fun/sport plane that I could keep in the car for instant
fun!


FLYING WING ELEVON STYLE DLGs
Some have video links on their pages
Seem to have a very high fun factor to them

Boomer EX2 - DLG flying wing - This is the one I brought to the meeting.
Reported to thermal very well, easy transport in car, good for light slope
lift Product has been taken over by Mountain Models
www.mountainmodels.com
http://www.mountainmodels.com/order_planes.php
This is a product review - be sure to watch the video
at the end of the review
http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=4524
Second Video
http://www.stocker.rchomepage.com/Boomhivis2_0002.wmv


Red Herring - DLG Flying wing - $60
Very light wing loading
available as EPP for added slope capability
or lighter EPS with protective nose cap at 2 oz wing loading
http://www.liftworx.com/pages/redherring.html
Video
http://www.liftworx.com/videoclips/redherring.html

Alula - DLG Flying Wing $45
interesting forward swept wing design
EPP foam with removable tail.
http://www.dream-flight.com/alula.html
Review - Starts on Page 24
http://www.b2streamlines.com/RCSD-2004-10.pdf


RUDDER/ELEVATOR STYLE DLGs
- Some have video links on their pages
- One is a RTF plane

Mountain Models DL50 - $70-kit
This will probably be my next one
http://www.mountainmodels.com/DL50.php
Review
http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=4542


The Gambler+ = $70 - Kit
http://www.wrightbrothersrc.com/our_kits/gambler.htm
http://www.rcgroups.com/4506

The Seeker - $79 kit - smaller than the ones above
This one breaks down for easy transport
http://www.liftworx.com/pages/seeker.html

NSP Calysto $139 - ARF
http://www.nesail.com./detail.php?productID=2955

The Spinner - An EPP DLG - heavier than the others in the group
http://www.upslopesailplanes.com/Spinner.html

avenger - $275
http://www.jancomodels.com/avenger.html

MiSAL - RTF
This comes all built including all electronics on your channel of
choice. You add the radio and go! They also sell radios to go with it if you
like
http://www.edgerc.com/MiSAL%20DLG.htm


AILERON/ELEVATOR/RUDDER STYLE DLGs

NSP Huron - ARF $128
http://www.nesail.com./detail.php?productID=760

NSP Apache - ARF $139
http://www.nesail.com./detail.php?productID=1178

HobbyClub Salsa (aka Salmoe) $179
http://www.hobbyclub.com/salsahlg.htm
Review
http://www.hobbyclub.com/rcmsalsa_dhlg.htm

Hyper DLG - - ARF $250
Two piece wing and removable H-stab for easy
transport. R/E/A
http://www.nesail.com/detail.php?productID=3059

Art Hobby Bobolink $91 Kit
http://www.arthobby.com/gliders/specs/bobolink.html

ArtHobby Hyper DL $131 Kit
http://www.arthobby.com/gliders/specs/hyperDL.html

The Spinner XT - An EPP DLG - R/E/A
Primarily if I wanted a slope plane that was also a DLG
Wing loading is a bit high.
http://www.upslopesailplanes.com/Spinner.html


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