GregG7

I have been flying glow and gas for 6 years, and would like to try my hand at a glider for this winter's building project. I started looking and there are sooooooo many choices out there.
I am looking for something in the 2-meter range, that is powered by an electric motor. I like the idea of a brushless motor, and li-po batteries.
I don't care if the glider is an ARF, or a kit, but cost will be a determining factor.
I am looking for something that thermals well and fly's slow. I don't care to do aerobatics. I just want to be able to sit in my lawn chair on a relaxing lazy Sunday afternoon and spend an hour or so in the sky catching thermals.

Suggestions???

Thanks,
Greg

soarrich

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How much you want to spend? Electric sailplanes are the best way to get into soaring. Sitting in a chair will limit you soaring, you've got to look around and be in tune with nature all the time.

kwmtrubrit

A Gentle Lady with a hi-start. The hi-start will give you just a little bit of exercise during the stretching phase, then you can relax and watch the Gentle Lady fly. Get a kit, that way you can modify if you want, plus it's cheaper than the ARF. With the hi-start your flying isn't controlled by how many batteries you have or waiting for batteries to charge. A good RX battery will give you enough flying time for the most part. Now watch the E-guys shoot me down

slopenutz

Go for a Multiplex EasyGlider electric. They are one of the most durable and best flying planes around for the money! You can get a "Ready to Fly" version with servos, motor and speed control already installed for less than $175! I have one that I upgraded to a brushless setup and I routinely get hour long flights with it. I have flown many aircraft over the years (from slope foamies to 35% gassers) and this plane is probably the most impressive plane that I have flown. I might not look like much, but its performance will shock you!

A friend and I set up our chairs up under a big shade tree and chase thermals all day long! What more could you ask for on a lazy sunday afternoon!

aeajr

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Since you have given no budget, I will ignore price as an issue.

NE Sailplanes has the 2M Electric Renny.
http://www.nesail.com/detail.php?pro...f22ec28bf8f839

Definately worth a look.

If you want to go 2M pure sailplane ( my type of ship), the 2M Renny looks good at $239
http://www.nesail.com/detail.php?productID=1185

If you want to start cheap and resiliant, then look at the Easy Glider and Easy giider electric.