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Combat glider for a noob to R/C - 1/5/2008 9:00:16 PM   
Photopilot


 

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From: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Status: offline 		OK not a total noob but it has been close to two decades since I flew gliders and then I only flew trainers. I am looking into getting back into it and am interested in the possibility of a combat glider as my first one. I also like the thought of getting into the combat scene once I get some skills back.

The plane I would really like to build and fly is the Gentle Lady but it is out of stock everywhere I look now. So, would a combat glider be a good first glider? Which one?

Thanks
PP

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RE: Combat glider for a noob to R/C - 1/5/2008 9:51:41 PM   
Alex Treneff



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Status: offline 		PP,

Are you referring to a slop-soarer? Except out on the west coast, most combat is done with powered models, either .15 or .25 size.

SSC (.15-size) would be the best class for a beginner. It's the easiest and most economical to get into. And I'll bet you'll think it's way more fun than anything else you've done in RC!



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RE: Combat glider for a noob to R/C - 1/5/2008 10:01:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am looking for a slope soarer first off. Who knows once I get back flying RC I could very easily see me getting into arial combat of all sorts. Right now just want a simple glider, any slope soarer suggestions?

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RE: Combat glider for a noob to R/C - 1/5/2008 11:52:50 PM   
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Status: online 		A Zagi will make a good slope soarer and combat plane. I don't know if much combat is held at the Point of the Mountain. I put on 2 contests for open b and scale 2610 each year just north of you in the Layton area.

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RE: Combat glider for a noob to R/C - 1/7/2008 1:52:37 AM   
j.duncker



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Status: offline 		Both the Zagis shown below are good flyers. Which you choose depends on how good the lift is at the sites you fly.

Combat glider tougher http://www.zagi.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26&products_id=239

Better flyer http://www.zagi.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26&products_id=4

Enjoy!

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