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Thermal Spec (New DLG) flight test complete..
I tested the flight performance of the new glider i've titled the "Thermal Spec" today, and all i can say is, Outstanding! The flight weight was exactly 4.9 oz. The launches were very straight. The glider had outstanding turning and control. I think i have now converted from composite back to good old fashion balsa wood. I look forward to seeing how others feel about the performance once they try it. The wing performed well. The combination of Drela's excellent airfoils, a good planform and this unique dihedral seems to work rather well. The thermal turning was beautiful. i was able to thermal the glider very esaily. it takes almost no effort to thermal. the glider was a lot of fun to fly. i prefer it now as oppose to my more expensive composite quantum. The simplicity of rudder and elevator
helped keep it enjoyable to fly. anyway thats my review of my own glider. i don't expect any of you to take my word for it. we'll see what others have to say. i will include some more pictures of the glider later today.. Robert |
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Last edited by RobertTHaas; Dec 05, 2006 at 09:26 PM.
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Two thumbs way up says balsaaddict!
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here are some more pictures..
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Last edited by RobertTHaas; Dec 06, 2006 at 08:29 AM.
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Any plans to make plans available? I would buy a set...
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Wow! Beautiful glider!
Interesting wing pylon...it looks very thin and very tall...any advantage to this? |
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Stunning glider......has my vote for best balsa dlg yet! Looks like it is going up just sitting there!
A question for you: What are the dimensions of the TE carbon piece, round or rectangular? |
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Stunning.
I like the idea of putting the servos in the pylon to reduce the wet area of the pod. |
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I'd like to know how high the glider will launch?
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That has to be in the top 3 for beauty. I like the servo positioning in the pylon too. Is there CF imbedded in the pylon some where? How about the full specs? Have you really given it a rip yet? That trailing edge looks really flimsy. I'll bet it glides like smoke at 4.9 oz!
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