AZ - Chandler Bowl DLG team! - Page 163

carlsoti · Jul 05, 2011, 10:32 PM

The blaster 3 is great for what it is, but I wouldn't consider it a beginner plane. DLGs, in general, are prone to breakage, and fixing a moldie can be a little trickier than a bagged plane.

If you've got a little money to spend, the Topsky 2 from http://www.themonstr.com/ is a great beginner plane with the ability to compete, though many will tell you you should start with something a bit more simple like a gambler to the DL50. These are also good planes, but are two servo (R/E only)and a little smaller. The best part about them are that they are quite a bit less expensive and considerably more rugged.

BavarianCharles · Jul 05, 2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlsoti

The blaster 3 is great for what it is, but I wouldn't consider it a beginner plane. DLGs, in general, are prone to breakage, and fixing a moldie can be a little trickier than a bagged plane.

If you've got a little money to spend, the Topsky 2 from http://www.themonstr.com/ is a great beginner plane with the ability to compete, though many will tell you you should start with something a bit more simple like a gambler to the DL50. These are also good planes, but are two servo (R/E only)and a little smaller. The best part about them are that they are quite a bit less expensive and considerably more rugged.

Amen - start with a DL50. Building it will teach you some of the skills you WILL eventually need to repair a DLG. Then move on to a Topsky - Version 1 is fine, it has placed really well in contests. After that, consider a Blaster, which can be repaired, albeit using different methods.

Or buy a used bagged DLG.

stickybeatz · Jul 06, 2011, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the info guys!

BavarianCharles · 06:49 PM

Wrong thread!

helisfreak · Jul 07, 2011, 01:23 PM

Holy molly... George is in the fly-off. Time to start some voodoo ceremony.

Alan C · Jul 07, 2011, 01:50 PM

Way to go George!!!!

carlsoti · Jul 07, 2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helisfreak

Holy molly... George is in the fly-off. Time to start some voodoo ceremony.

What will Vu do?

clearvisionscott · Jul 07, 2011, 11:10 PM

Way to George!
Your the best!

silentwarrior · Jul 08, 2011, 05:44 PM

Good luck in New Mexico John, Donnie, Doug and whoever else is heading that way for the competition

proppy jon · Jul 08, 2011, 10:56 PM

thanks greg were here temps are nice lift was good today j

Storm51 · Jul 08, 2011, 11:36 PM

place high there guys from AZ wish we could be there.

Storm51 · Jul 09, 2011, 09:32 AM

results are in from the worlds

carlsoti · Jul 09, 2011, 11:27 AM

George is on the podium in Sweden at the first ever FAI F3K (DLG) World Championship!

He placed second behind Joe Wurts, who is often cited as "The Master", "He who walks on water", and other glorious things. Joe has been flying sailplanes longer than I've been alive, and has numerous World Class soaring championship titles to his name. He's a good guy, to boot. I'm sure George is excited to be standing shoulder to shoulder with someone of Joe's renown.

Lest we not forget Charlie Morris. Charlie went as a team helper, which is like being a co-pilot. F3K/DLG is very much a team sport, as the information the helper provides the pilot can have a huge effect on the decisions the pilot makes. IDK if the pilot's helper gets named in the record books, but you can be assured he certainly deserves to be.

Way to go, MoBros!!!!

EDIT: DERP DERP DERP.... I thought this was the "regular" CB thread, which is why I explained all that. Obviously unnecessary for this group.

clearvisionscott · 04:26 PM

George and Charlie congratulations!
Charlie next year you will be up there too!

silentwarrior · Jul 09, 2011, 12:43 PM

Woot Congratulations George and Charlie

Jul 06, 2011, 06:02 PM	#2434
BavarianCharles Thermal, where art thou? 85045 Joined Oct 2005 1,936 Posts	F3K WC Task List Wrong thread!
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Jul 09, 2011, 12:39 PM	#2444
clearvisionscott Registered User United States, AZ, Mesa Joined Aug 2005 808 Posts	George and Charlie congratulations! Charlie next year you will be up there too!
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Jul 05, 2011, 10:32 PM	#2431
carlsoti hass-alfed and bass-ackwards United States, AZ, Chandler Joined Jun 2008 5,066 Posts	The blaster 3 is great for what it is, but I wouldn't consider it a beginner plane. DLGs, in general, are prone to breakage, and fixing a moldie can be a little trickier than a bagged plane. If you've got a little money to spend, the Topsky 2 from http://www.themonstr.com/ is a great beginner plane with the ability to compete, though many will tell you you should start with something a bit more simple like a gambler to the DL50. These are also good planes, but are two servo (R/E only)and a little smaller. The best part about them are that they are quite a bit less expensive and considerably more rugged.

Jul 06, 2011, 01:29 PM	#2433
stickybeatz Registered User USA, AZ, Phoenix Joined Apr 2010 1,704 Posts	Thanks for the info guys!

Jul 07, 2011, 01:23 PM	#2435
helisfreak Im flying... don't talk! Arizona, USA Joined Mar 2004 2,560 Posts	Holy molly... George is in the fly-off. Time to start some voodoo ceremony.

Jul 07, 2011, 01:50 PM	#2436
Alan C are we there yet? USA, AZ, Surprise Joined May 2004 1,132 Posts	Way to go George!!!!

Jul 07, 2011, 11:10 PM	#2438
clearvisionscott Registered User United States, AZ, Mesa Joined Aug 2005 808 Posts	Way to George! Your the best!

Jul 08, 2011, 05:44 PM	#2439
silentwarrior Registered User USA, AZ, Phoenix Joined Apr 2010 220 Posts	Good luck in New Mexico John, Donnie, Doug and whoever else is heading that way for the competition

Jul 08, 2011, 10:56 PM	#2440
proppy jon Original Bloody Spadder phoenix Joined Jul 2004 1,020 Posts	thanks greg were here temps are nice lift was good today j

Jul 08, 2011, 11:36 PM	#2441
Storm51 Registered User Joined Jun 2009 855 Posts	place high there guys from AZ wish we could be there.

Jul 09, 2011, 09:32 AM	#2442
Storm51 Registered User Joined Jun 2009 855 Posts	results are in from the worlds

Jul 09, 2011, 11:27 AM	#2443
carlsoti hass-alfed and bass-ackwards United States, AZ, Chandler Joined Jun 2008 5,066 Posts	George is on the podium in Sweden at the first ever FAI F3K (DLG) World Championship! He placed second behind Joe Wurts, who is often cited as "The Master", "He who walks on water", and other glorious things. Joe has been flying sailplanes longer than I've been alive, and has numerous World Class soaring championship titles to his name. He's a good guy, to boot. I'm sure George is excited to be standing shoulder to shoulder with someone of Joe's renown. Lest we not forget Charlie Morris. Charlie went as a team helper, which is like being a co-pilot. F3K/DLG is very much a team sport, as the information the helper provides the pilot can have a huge effect on the decisions the pilot makes. IDK if the pilot's helper gets named in the record books, but you can be assured he certainly deserves to be. Way to go, MoBros!!!! EDIT: DERP DERP DERP.... I thought this was the "regular" CB thread, which is why I explained all that. Obviously unnecessary for this group.

Jul 09, 2011, 12:43 PM	#2445
silentwarrior Registered User USA, AZ, Phoenix Joined Apr 2010 220 Posts	Woot Congratulations George and Charlie