Small hill sloper???
01-19-2008, 12:49 AM
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Small hill sloper???
I was thinking of a quick building electric sloper for some Elec gear I have. CD rom motor for 2 or 3 cell lipo is what I have. it was on a 20 " more or less fan fold blu p51. I was thinking a light fan fold zagi type would make a cool mini power sloper. I live in SW Mo. and we have tons of small hills. Also I drive a LOT for work and spoted some nice slopes on hwy 76 E. of Ava, Mo. I'll keep looking there has to a lot of good spots here. I will keep 'em marked in my map book that has coordinates.
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RE: Small hill sloper???
The Dreamflight Alula is about the best durable light lift sloper around. Another choice might be the Dreamflight Weasle.
If you can deal with non-bounceable construction, the older generation handlaunches (i.e. "javelin" hand lauches) would be perfect for conversion to electric. I have a D&J Monarch C that I'm thinking about converting to a light brushless setup. ArtHobby also makes some planes that would be a good call.
If you can deal with non-bounceable construction, the older generation handlaunches (i.e. "javelin" hand lauches) would be perfect for conversion to electric. I have a D&J Monarch C that I'm thinking about converting to a light brushless setup. ArtHobby also makes some planes that would be a good call.
01-19-2008, 09:53 AM
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RE: Small hill sloper???
I have an Alula and other EPP gliders because of the rocky area where I fly but I'd rather have a Fling or other nice glass ship. I agree.....get rid of the heavy motor and battery. I started with the idea that I could power fly the glider back if the wind died but soon realised how silly that idea was. If the wind dies....just glide it home. I haven't ever had to walk very far to retreive one.
Also, Windrider is bringing out an all EPP Fox, a good looking little glider....
Also, Windrider is bringing out an all EPP Fox, a good looking little glider....
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RE: Small hill sloper???
Thanks guys
I was thinking of the RX and servos for the bird and was not sure if I would motorize it or not. Thanks
I was thinking of the RX and servos for the bird and was not sure if I would motorize it or not. Thanks
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RE: Small hill sloper???
check out the DL-50 from mountain models, it's a dl glider but you don;t have to put the peg in the wing. i fly on the slope with mine!!! and my hills are small and it does great!!!!!
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RE: Small hill sloper???
I looked at the Alula and I think that fills the spot I had in mind as it is rocky around here too. It looks tough and seems to do well in light to medium lift. Should be a lot of fun getting back to gliders. I hope to at least observe at Wilson lake this spring maybe fly
