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Old 02-14-2011, 03:41 PM
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Default Semi Scale Sloper

I'll be going to Panama City in July for a weeks vacation. There are some nice dunes there approx 50 -60 ft and couple hundred feet long . with hotels of 5 or sostories on top. Last time Itook my Gambler DLG and flew until the wind died. It was ok being rudder / elevator but I'd like to do more than putz back and forth.

I'm looking to build something on the cheap from plans, etc. Something semi-scale with ailerons meaning a scale outline but with an improved airfoil (semi-sym, etc) and approx 60".Does not need to be a handlaunch, I should be able to launch from the dune tops.I like the older styles but anything will do. Any ideas or links. I often thought it would be nice if a company would come up with Scale looking built up slope planes that didnt cost an arm and a leg.