Hi guys,
I've been looking at getting a sailplane and have some basic questions. I've been flying rc for over 30 years (helis and planes) but have little experience with sailplanes. I would prefer getting one that has ailerons as opposed to rudder only like a Spectra (which I have now). I not only want something that looks nice but flies nice as well. Here are two ships I've looked at:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJYP9&P=0
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/asw28.htm
Now, I know those are vastly different types of ships, but that's really what I need to know - just how different are they? The one from Great planes has about the same wingspan but has over twice as many sq. inches. That obviously results in a lower wing loading, but is that generally a good thing with a sailplane? I would think the Great Planes one would be much more of a floater and the one from Hobby-Lobby would probably be less forgiving but probably penetrate better.
So, that's basically what I want to know - what do I need to start with or what would be good to start with, being a novice at sailplanes but I suppose an expert with other types of rc aircraft?
Thanks!