Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Does anyone know if it is possible to acquire a sizable glider that could be assembled on the field, I would want something sizable and would be looking at fitting camera etc.. I'm talking about a glider whereby you would be able to assemble the wings and body in stages. For transportation ease etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Flyzone Calypso.... Three screw assembly... One for each wing panel and one for the tailplane/fin, which also come apart for transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Anything larger? am thinking Large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 How large? Most large gliders have removable tailplanes, but this can be a bit of a pain with elevator servo connections etc which are usually mounted in the fin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Saw something recently half the height of a house... Its for my engineer friend... something large to fit fat shark system for the south downs near Eastbourne.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 You don't need to go crazy big to fit an FPV system to a glider, but it depends on how deep his pockets are. Personally, I'd make a pod and fit it to the top of an RCRCM Typhoon, which breaks down lovely. This K8 has a removable tail and is quite big (3.5m), also has plenty of room for electronics up front. I take it this for the slope then, rather than aerotow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Pardon my ignorance and no doubt your laughter.. but whats the difference between slope and aerotow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Slope soaring - you have no other power than that of nature blowing up a hill / ridge / dune / lump to provide lift for us to turn into height and thus energy. Aerotow - height is gained via a tug, which pulls the glider to altitude. The glider is then released and free to find lift (be it thermal or slope), and returns to terra firma for another go if it doesn't find anything. Edited By Andy Meade on 09/03/2015 12:21:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 The airborne side of the Fat Shark systems are not very big, so I'd think a scale glider around 3m plus wingspan would be perfect, something scale (or the new Multiplex Heron) would be best as the fuselage will have plenty of room to fit the video transmitter etc. One problem with going too large in gliders, is that when you are on the slope and it's windy putting them together can be a challenge in itself, as can launching them. I have a Seagull 3m Pilatus and I don't think that would have any problems carrying an FPV set up, I've also flown my 4m Discus with a Mobius and didn't even notice it. I'm just refurbishing my Pat Teakle HP 18 (see avutar) and plan to be able to install my Fat Shark system to do some FPV with it. Actually something from the Pat Teakle range would probably make a good candidate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 In that case I think slope soaring is the answer. Using electric motor driven propeller between cut off and glide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 That's a different animal altogether Stephen - electric gliders don't need a slope or a tug, and can search out thermals all on their own, and powering as you say in between if needed. I think the K8 listed above has been successfully converted to EP at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 I have a trainer at moment , Irvine engines... 40,46,53. also some other engines... I will prob sell some. But my friend assists me on the engineering side... so I want to sort him out a birthday present. He talks about gliders and FPV.. we have insurance but we don't fly from a club... we have an area we use to fly without the expense of a club. I get the expertise/advice i need on this RCME site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Our area is a valley nearby the coast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Jones Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Stephen, welcome to the world of gliding! I don't want to be the one to pour cold water on your ambitions (and I may be hated for saying this) but given you seem to know very little about flying gliders I don't thinks it's sensible to be looking for the biggest one you can find and embarking on FPV with it. Slope soaring has it's own skill set that is subtlely different to power flying so start small. Also, you'd be surprised by the carrying capacity of gliiders. I reckon you could comfortably get it all on a 100" soarer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 I will look for that thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 It won't be my baby, it will be his... but i will look into it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 I wonder how many members here?... maybe we should all chip in and buy some land?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Many thousands mate Good idea - as long as its no more than half an hour from each members house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Who said anything about just one site... NFC National Flying Association.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 NFA even.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tye Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Planning is complex, regulations etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bott - Moderator Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 For your original question Stephen, have a look at these FPV offerings from Hobbyking. Lots to choose from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I used to slope soar when I lived in the Brecon Beacons, but found it impossible in Dorset. I really found it impossible. Never found the slope and wind coincided. Now I use electric to get height and just thermal.I miss slope soaring though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ d Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 "but found it impossible in Dorset" ! sorry for hijacking the thread BUT ! The Purbecks ? you can fly in just about any direction if you don't mind a walk. In the north of the county the Wessex Soaring Association has slopes. In the west there is Ringstead etc russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Posted by russ d on 10/03/2015 08:14:05: "but found it impossible in Dorset" ! sorry for hijacking the thread BUT ! The Purbecks ? you can fly in just about any direction if you don't mind a walk. In the north of the county the Wessex Soaring Association has slopes. In the west there is Ringstead etc russ I have asked russ to provide some info. I couldn't find anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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