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newbie - 6/4/2006 8:49:58 PM   
z12


 

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Status: offline 		hi, i'm new to rc planes and want to get an electric powered glider and was wondering if any of you can suggest a good one for a newbie, between 4-6 ft wing span


thanks
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RE: newbie - 6/5/2006 1:47:51 AM   
bleesweb


 

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Status: offline 		I too am looking to get into sailplanes. I really like hotliners and was considering a Great Planes Siren. But any comments would be welcome. I am looking for a hotliner design that is an ARF.

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RE: newbie - 6/5/2006 7:19:51 AM   
z12


 

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Status: offline 		i've seen an orion E that looks nice, do you thin that would be good. Also i would prefer a kit to an artf

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RE: newbie - 6/5/2006 12:27:55 PM   
da Rock



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Status: online 		A good electric glider for a newbie????????

I just ordered a GREAT PLANES Spectra ARF from Tower for $99.99
I'm not a newbie but wanted a decent, easy to fly glider for thermal hunting. I also plan to use it as a demo flyer for some of my friends who've wanted to know what the deal is with them boring gliders. I plan to hand them the TX and let them fly it awhile. It's amazing how not finding lift can suck somebody into a new branch of the hobby. And how finding lift can cement them there.

The Spectra is only a 2m, but I've found that there aren't too many larger gliders that're cost effective for beginners. And truth is, larger ones just aren't available that're very appropriate and most are very expensive. Ain't no OlyII arfs, are there.

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RE: newbie - 6/5/2006 12:30:23 PM   
da Rock



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Status: online 		I've got a Siren and it's a decent hotliner, but not the best thermal rider. It hunts great, with it's really good crusing speed, but is less than efficient when trying to hang onto the thermal.

It's also got a very fragile nose and the one-piece wing is a real pita.

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RE: newbie - 6/5/2006 12:36:56 PM   
da Rock



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Status: online 		Just looked up the OrionE. I'd not seen it around here and now see why..... It's British. Good deal for you.

It looks like a simple 2m. Anytime the fuselage is square, you can bet it's going to be a fairly simple build. It looks very "Gentle Lady" and I'd bet that's it's market. They didn't mention the airfoil so that suggests it's not an exotic. I'd give it a go. After all, I never met a glider I didn't like.

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RE: newbie - 6/5/2006 11:21:37 PM   
sawdust


 

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Status: offline 		One of the things that you need to consider when getting into sailplanes is the motor setup that you will be using.

I believe that it is a fair statement that most entry level sailplanes are under powered.

This means to be happy you are going swap out the stock motor.

My advise is to upgrade immediately to a brushless lipo power system.

I like the Horizon Hobby Ascent. It costs $69.00 and parts are available.

Mine is set up with a Mega 16/15/5, 25 amp brushless controller, 1500 MAH 2pack 2cell lipo battery - 3000 mah at 7.4 volts, FMA M5 receiver and folding prop. I would have to look up the prop size.

This plane will fly with the stock motor. But not very well. To use the stock motor requires an investment in a nimh battery and a brushed controller. And you will not be happy with the preformance. So you have wasted some money.

The Ascent will definately thermal. I had 2 one hour flights out of mine this past Sunday. I landed both times with plenty of battery left.

The Ascent will tip stall if you land and turn too slowly. I broke 2 wing sets before I figured out that it needs to land fast.


If the Ascent is available to you give it some consideration. bob




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RE: newbie - 6/6/2006 2:16:29 AM   
bleesweb


 

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Status: offline 		Coming from airplanes and then heli's I never thought about a glider. After flying the hotliner in the expansion pack for Real Flight G3 I am addicted. I am not looking to thermal, but for a plane with similar characteristics to the hotliner. The other gliders in Real Flight are a lot of fun from the sloaps, but I am not about to use a winch. I have seen that thing get so tangled that it took an hour to fix. Most of the glider pilots at the field are thermal hunters so it never caught my eye, but these hotliners are a blast. Having barley enough time to fly I really don't want to spend a lot of time building.

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