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aeajr
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 Posted - 08/31/2006 : 12:07:47 AM
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Discus launched gliders are sweeping the glider hobby. These planes are so
easy to fly and require nothing in terms of support equipment. No winches,
hi-starts or other launching equipment. You don't have to be big or strong
to launch them because it is all technique. A weak launcher can get 50 feet
easy. A strong launcer can break 120 feet. And, on that launch you can get
a great flight as you hunt for lift.
If you have never seen a discus launched glider being thrown, click on these links.
This is a more relaxed throw using a 2 channel Mountain Models DL50 DLG. This plane can also be simply side arm launched.
http://www.mountainmodels.com/dl50.wmv
This is a more competition oriented throwing technique. You will see a running start, a strong throw and impressive height achieved.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44niDf7RHLw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBgEWCqrg8Y&feature=player_embedded#!
Many of the models I list below have videos of them being launched and
flown. Most are kits, some are ARF, and one is an RTF. Typically the ones
over $200 are ARF composite construction planes. More competition
oriented planes typically range over $300.
RUDDER/ELEVATOR STYLE DLGs
- Some have video links on their pages
- One is a RTF plane
Quick build and a simple 2 channel radio can put you in the sky with one of
these.
Quick Flick 2
Built up balsa wings - Kit
http://www.mountainmodels.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_28&products_id=205
Mountain Models DL50
This will probably be my next one
http://www.mountainmodels.com/DL50.php
http://www.mountainmodels.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_28&products_id=212
Review
http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=4542
Build thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531574
The Gambler+
http://www.wrightbrothersrc.com
http://www.rcgroups.com/4506
Swyft - $89 kit - smaller than the ones above
This one breaks down for easy transport
This is similar to what Dan Siegel flies
http://www.liftworx.com
http://www.liftworx.com/videoclips/swyftflight.html
Discussion Thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399401
NSP Calysto $139 - ARF
http://www.nesail.com./detail.php?productID=2955
MiSAL - RTF - $300
This comes all built including all electronics on your channel of
choice. You add the radio and go! They also sell radios to go with it if
you like
http://www.edgerc.com/MiSAL%20DLG.htm
Other DLG Examples
Northeast Sailplane has a bunch:
http://www.nesail.com/categories.php?subcatID=32&PHPSESSID=55a041fbbe15a223e1c04f446da15d32
Soaring USA DLGs
http://www.soaringusa.com/products/subcategory.htm?category_id=294
Hi-Start Launch?
Some people do put a tow hook on the bottom and use very light hi-starts to
launch them as well. Then you can get them up 200-300 feet and hunt for
lift from there. At 200+ feet you can get quite a flight even with no lift.
While a hi-start is not normally the way you would launch one of these,
there is nothing to keep you from putting a hook in the plane and taking it
up to very high launches off a light hi-start.
Fling hi-start -
Intended for the Fling HLG
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHMZ3&P=7
Dynaflite up start - $25
This is not advertised for HLG/DLGs but I expect you could add more line and
get a great launch with this. It says it will launch a 100" sailplane but
don't you believe it. We have had a hard time getting one of these to take
up a 2M plane. Should be safe considering the forces of a DLG launch.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXYXK6&P=7
Hand Launched/Discus Launched gliders are a very fast growing part of soaring, so consider these as part of your fleet and perhaps your entry into RC Soaring.
Updated January 2010 |
Best regards,
Ed Anderson
ESL President,
ESL Newsletter Editor |
Edited by - aeajr on 05/24/2010 3:35:16 PM |
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