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This is great! - 1/26/2008 8:58:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		I've been flying model rockets for years (mostly Estes) and have always thought that RC would be a marriage made in heaven. Saw a few videos of rockets and RC gliders married together. I'm sure there are a thousand other ideas out there, this forum will be a great place for them to come to life. Thanks Folks!

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RE: This is great! - 1/27/2008 1:31:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		R/C boost and rocket gliders - high performance gliders, not just "for effect" gliders like the Shuttle models - are a part of the hobby. There is even an FIA international competition category (S8). I have several, including a kit-built Estes twin boom rocket glider (can't remember the name but they sold an ARF version called the "centurian", I think) and a Cuda, both no longer available. There is a very simple, single or two channel boost glider kit from Edmunds Aerospace called the "Arcie II" which flies well.

I will post some pics. First is an Arcie II flown by my friend and fellow RCer and rocketeer, Craig B.

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RE: This is great! - 1/27/2008 1:42:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		A glider that launches and lands with the rocket motor still attached is called a "Rocket Glider", and a glider that separets from the motor is called a "Boost Glider". This makes for higher gliding performance, as the weight and drag of the motor and associated structure needed for the boost phase need not be carried during the glide phase of the flight. Note that the booster/motor is recovered using a parachute or streamer.

Here's an example of a typical (non-R/C) boost glider (BG). Note the hook mechanism of the front of the glider - the glider basically "hangs" on the hook, and when the rocket motor's ejection charge fires at or near apogee, the glider is released.

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RE: This is great! - 1/27/2008 1:49:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here are some pictures of high-performance FAI S8 and S4 class rocket gliders, and a plan for one that uses a common technique for reducing drag during the boost phase - a "flop wing" or folded wing design.

Swing wings and combination swing/fold wings are also made. I can post detailed pics of some of mine if people are interested.

Barry

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RE: This is great! - 1/28/2008 3:21:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Great posts Barry! Thanks for the pics. Yes please show more. I have an idea for a folding wing design too I have had in my head for a few years, will be cool to see other peoples ideas. I'll take some pics of my rockets and other flying things to post here. I have kites, balsa gliders, rockets, paper aeroplanes that do light aerobatics, rubber band powered planes and heli's, and an electric heli. If it flies, I love it!!!!

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RE: This is great! - 1/29/2008 6:29:41 AM   
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