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Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
That’s the point Steve, it provides loads of model ideas to research.😉 -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
That’s a good shout Geoff, thanks 👍 -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
That's great thanks, I'll have a read of that later I still haven't finished my Sbach -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Haha! Thanks Adrian, it is great to hear from you. Have you any build blogs I've missed? I enjoy following them. And I know, I just fancied something different (I haven't flown gliders for 40 years!) and more convenient -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
I know, thats the problem with window shopping! There's only two in stock so we'll see what Santa brings and let fate decide ps I just realised its your fault Dick - you provided the link to the website!! Edited By Rich too on 23/12/2020 10:38:12 -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
I’ve been doing too much research and not sticking to a strict budget ! I like this a lot **LINK** -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Posted by Piers Bowlan on 21/12/2020 17:37:35: If Rich wants a model for windy days it needs to penetrate, no good having a floater (like a Gentle lady). Think MPX Solius or Heron - they glide well, thermal soar and can cope with strong winds too. I have a Radian XL as well John, it is a great floater but it is not great in a gale. If a model penetrates well in strong winds, chances are it will be aerobatic too. If on the other hand you want super low wing loading and a glider that will soar on a sparrow's fart, chances are it will be blown about like a paper bag in a gale - downwind! If you want a model that will do both you may have to buy something more exotic (expensive!). Edited By Piers Bowlan on 21/12/2020 17:38:52 Exactly, we very rarely have calm days so it needs to be usable in windy conditions. I'm now thinking 100" or 2.5 meters span would be ideal. -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Thanks guys. First and foremost I want a soarer, nothing that will thermal and float well - with the ability to fly on windy days. Aerobatics are secondary. -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Thanks for all the suggestions gents. I do not want to build one, and the Multiplex Heron appears to fit the bill nicely - thats the front runner! -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Posted by Dickw on 21/12/2020 10:45:37: I would start by having a look round the Hyerflight website to get an idea of good performers and take it from there. Dick Thanks Dick, some nice stuff there. But I've got enough building, I need something that will get into the air quickly! -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
This looks good but I want something more relaxed and a floater https://uk.banggood.com/ESKY-Albatross-2600mm-Wingspan-EPO-Sailplane-RC-Airplane-Glider-PNP-p-1627367.html?rmmds=detail-left-hotproducts&cur_warehouse=ES Edited By Rich too on 21/12/2020 10:48:55 -
Recommend a flat field electric glider
Rich too replied to Rich too's topic in Gliders and Gliding - General Discussion
Hi Nick, What I really meant, was that it doesn't have to be a beginners model - I already fly. I flew gliders in my teens (thats how I learned to fly) and I haven't flown them since - 40 years ago! So, I just fancied getting another. I had a Ripmax Pheonix (??) in my teens and that was great flyer, however, it didn't have ailerons and it didn't have electric power - I used to fly off a bungee. I'm thinking £250-£300 if possible Cheers Edited By Rich too on 21/12/2020 10:35:54 -
Hi there, I haven’t posted for a while. COVID has meant that I haven’t touched my models for a year but I’m back with a vengeance!!! I hope all members are keeping well. I’m looking for a good electric powered thermal soarer, any ideas? ATF and not too expensive. And a good performer. Something advanced is fine. thanks and merry Christmas!
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Header and cannister is a lot more effective but obviously take up a lot more room. HK used to sell them pretty cheap too.
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Great skills Mark
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SIG Rascal 110" refurb and electrification
Rich too replied to Ron Gray's topic in Build Blogs and Kit Reviews
Wow, brilliant job Ron 👍 -
I am happy to supply a copy and/or upload to Outerzone, but how do I do it?
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When to Maiden your first new build?
Rich too replied to charlie holdford's topic in Tony Nijhuis plan builders
Number 2 generally. I have often maddened in the past without finishing and fitting the cowl. -
Nice Tim, good luck with the maiden.
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That’s great Nigel, and cracking photos
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Let down by FMS again
Rich too replied to tigerman's topic in R/C Retailers / Distributors / Manufacturers
This is not unusual at all, I have a few models that are NLA and spares are impossible to find, very annoying but that’s how it is with a lot of models. -
And I don’t want to turn this into a political debate, but I do a lot of recycling, but I recently read that councils still don’t recycle all the stuff we bag up for them. Westminster council where I work are one of the worst, 80% of the stuff they receive doesn’t get recycled so to the OP, I would cremate it 👍 Edited By Rich too on 12/11/2019 06:58:29
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Posted by David Davis on 11/11/2019 13:01:38: I have a wood burning stove. Wrecked models make superb kindling! They will be banned before bonfires, so I am making the most of mine 😉 Whats worse, a bonfire in the garden or driving the waste to the local council tip?
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I really should have a panic for nostalgia. My modelling started with many Thursday evenings spent at the Avicraft store in the 80’s and yet I never owned one!
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How many flyable aircraft do you have ?
Rich too replied to J D 8's topic in All Things Model Flying
Posted by Paul Marsh on 06/11/2019 18:40:30: around 540... You have a problem 😆😉 and where do you keep them all?