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ALES - Let's discuss non-Radian foamies for ALES
We all know the Radian is popular for ALES. In stock form it makes or just barely falls short of the 200 meter mark in 30 seconds. A simple prop upgrade to a 10X8 will get you there in time.
How about other RTF, PnP or similar format foamies? Has anyone tried them with an ALES unit? How do they do? Are there simple prop or battery changes needed to get them to 200 meters in 30 seconds? Share what you have tried and what works. |
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Here are a few that I would love to hear about for ALES.
Phase 3 Phoenix II http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php...-4g-radio.html Phoenix 2000 (completely different from plane above) https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=15859 Easy Fly https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...idProduct=7895 Diamond 2500 http://www.nitroplanes.com/at-22093-...0-rtf-24g.html |
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Last edited by aeajr; Jan 17, 2012 at 05:39 PM.
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Good thread -I hope it catches on.
The advance of foam in the RC airplane market has up until recently been centered on crashworthiness and ease of manufacture (low price point). But when we see the low wing loading and resulting performance of the the Radian in ALES competition, it is clear that foam may have some advantages over the traditionally constructed high end sailplanes. I think there is a future for higher end sailplanes that capture some of the advantages of foam and I'm hoping some may show up here. |
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Last edited by Lilienthal; Jan 15, 2012 at 11:16 AM.
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Aeajr,
I fly both types of Radians and a Diamond 2500.The Diamond on 4 cells and a Graupner 14-9.5 prop will out climb the Radians but does not thermal as well in light lift.The Diamond is good on windy days.The flaps are effective but landings could be a problem because the belly wheel provides looong landing rollouts.On a calm day with short grass we have rollouts up to 50 feet.Of course you could remove the wheel forALES.The Diamond does great aerobatics and and is good all-around fun airplane.The Diamond is much quicker to assemble at the field and it's size and t-tail make it easier to see than the Radians. BALDY |
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Last edited by baldy; Jan 15, 2012 at 06:26 PM.
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Picked up this ALES report from MCSoars on the Diamond 2500
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...&postcount=738 This is a copy of that post: Quote:
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Last edited by aeajr; Jan 17, 2012 at 05:41 PM.
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I'm thinking about putting my Neu 1105 2.5Y w/4.4:1 gb on my Easy Glider.
The tow hook is fixed, and I do not want to remove it. Is this okay? |
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I found this post in a Phoenix II discussion. I quote it here to add to this base of information.
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I don't see why anyone would care if you have a tow hook unless they had a no skeg rule and viewed that as a skeg. I would not, but I can't speak for others.
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Last edited by Doubletap; Jan 18, 2012 at 09:19 AM.
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Rbc
Oh boy, an ALES-RBC class ... That would be Altitude Limited Electric Soaring - Reconstituted Beer Cooler class
Darn you, Horizon, see what you've done to us with your Radians? There are a lot of foamies out there, but few thermal as well as the original Radian REM (Rudder, Elevator, Motor) ... and I am not thrilled with the idea of diluting the ALES movement with an RBC class. IMHO, of course. tk |
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Last edited by tkallev; Jan 18, 2012 at 11:24 AM.
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