Hello guys,
I just thought I should share the glider i'm building, based on Alula, I owned one but it's almost ready to retire, and I dont want to spend another $80+ for a new one. I thought of making one out of foam and parts laying around to save cost. So, let's just call this one a "Thumb Wing" Glider, If you know what Alula means, you know what a thumb wing is. I thought of making a SAL (non powered), and Electric version.

Uploaded are drawings, templates and some photos... I'll be uploading more and keep you guys posted of the progress.

Tell me what you guys think.

-rcpinoy

Rcpinoy, nice job on the illustrations. I was obsessed with alula clones for a while. You'll find my info here: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=627593

My first one was a sloppy build, but flew great. My second one was a precision build (for me anyway) and flew like crap. The issue, which I never resolved, was extreme vibration on the elevons at high speeds, which severely limited the launch. I even replaced the elevons with stiff balsa - no improvement.

I've since moved onto other things. Best of luck to you and your project! I'll be checking back to see your progress!

http://alain.zutter.free.fr/Ailes/salAZ/index.html

Originally Posted by dean_85

http://alain.zutter.free.fr/Ailes/salAZ/index.html

Yep, That's what got me started!

rcpinoy, nice re-design. Did you make an airfoil for the wing?

Kevin.

Any idea for CG?

anything more? I printed out the plans and have the wings cut out.

My progress.

How is the tail attached? Its hard to tell by the pictures. Thanks

Not attached yet. Not sure what to do with it yet.

Well in the 3d model it looks like its part of the fuse, sandwiched in between the outer layers of the fuse.

OK here it is ready to go. Just under 6oz with 2s 460. KFm-2

CG appears to be 3inches from leading edge. Ill find out at maiden for sure.

Thanks for the plans.

Cool! I like the paint job. Are you going to launch it SAL or by a bungee or by some other method?

Thanks
Im going SAL.
First plane of this type. I will be looking for slopes also.

Hi j2m2t2, wow man! you are quick...i'm currently travelling but will post my progress in a few moment....

CG is 30mm from LE, for a start... you can increase it as you get comfortable.

Originally Posted by j2m2t2

Any idea for CG?