The gamblerag is a discuslaunchable handlaunch glider dlg made of built up balsa and composite material construction. How to use an airbrush, second edition finescale modeler books supplie. The new stans stuff catalog for 2020 is now available. The thought that one can hand launch a model glider to 100200ft. Still it is fun to toss around and try to catch low level thermals with. Newer gliders are made of fiberglass, carbon fiber, and kevlar, while older models. Versus discus launch glider build youtube model airplanes, rc. At the same time taboo is a very stable plane that is very easy to fly and does not require extraodinary abilities to achieve great results. The rc discus launch glider for everyone there are few experiences in model aviation more satisfying to the soul than flying an efficient, slowmoving glider that has been launched to soaring altitude by hand. The big advantage with a dlg, and indeed a normal hand launch glider, is that you dont need to be on a hilltop or in an area large enough to take a long bungeehistart system. See more ideas about gliders, rc glider and model airplanes. The elf is a small discuslaunch glider ideal for sport flying while on travel or in your neighborhood park. To launch the airplane you spin one revolution around your own axis and throw the dlg, just like a discus hence the name. Handlaunch sailplanes, hand launch gliders or hlg are smaller sized planes that typically weigh between 6 and 15 ounces, but any plane that you feel comfortable throwing into the air could be classified as a handlaunch.
The art and technique of soaring used by richard a. Discus freeflight handlaunch glider photos an ama glider original article. A discus launch glider dlg is simply launched into the air with a spinning motion much like a discus throw. International hand launch glider festival documentary by paul. Following this design came the aegea 2m and aegea 3m sailplanes. They are able to sustain continuous flight by exploiting the lift produced by slopes and thermals, controlled remotely from the ground with a transmitter. A powered airplane tows the glider up to altitude using a rope, which the glider pilot releases when at a comfortable altitude.
The gamblerag is a discus launchable hand launch glider dlg made of built up balsa and composite material construction. When i really started examining the glider as i do w my home built planes, i found it had washin on the right wing and washout in the left wing. Hand launch glider buy hand launch gliders at modelflight. We offer our original articles, some articles submitted by others, plans for numerous gliders, and much more. Needs radio gear, servos, battery, and glue to complete, unless otherwise noted. Now, to launch, quickly move the vtol back to center, and one you reach the center, press acivation 3. They can be constructed from a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, polymer foams, and composites, and can vary in. By next years contest, nearly every pilot had changed over to the discus launch technique, and the handlaunch glider took a giant design leap. This is discus launch glider by whakatane beacon on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The supergee, a descendent of the family that started with the apogee, then later on turned into the allegro, is a high performance discus launch glider also referred to side arm launch sal gliders. Among several aeronautical activities, he has organized the motorless flight symposium in varese and the sport aviation symposium at the politecnico of milano.
Due to its low weight, with a scant wing loading of 2. The duo discus x is a dual place, advanced glider and requires pilot check out, unless accompanied by an instructor. For beginner to intermediate glider pilots 14 years of. It doesnt launch nearly as high as the others in this list and getting long flight times on a launch takes great skill. These sailplanes are launched merely by throwing hard to get altitude, or by using a towing mechanism from the ground. This is the official website of the discuskid glider design. I dont own a 3d printer yet, but ill buy one anyway. In the design of the discus the latest technologies and findings from the upper classes have been incorporated. Rc gliders find and buy an rc glider or sailplane from. A discus launch glider dlg is a radio controlled model sailplane launched using a discus. Swing discus for motivated new pilots available in our store. It replaced the highly successful schempphirth discus.
Discus launch glider rc aircraft design if it can fly. It has been designed as an affordable alternative to the more expensive allcomposite discus and sidearm launch gliders available today. Reading the subtlety of a thermal or suspending a glider in the lightest of lift is a wonderful experience. F3k master has been refined from experience gained creating and using an android app in actual f3k contests over the last years, both as a timer and a pilot. It is easy to grab between your pointer and middle fingers and gives you great control as you spin around. Thermal soaring is often combined with slope soaring. Due to the en ltf a certification, the discus is also fully suitable for your first training flights and convinces with very easy launch, flight and landing behavior and amazing performance for its class. These sailplanes are launched merely by throwing hard to get altitude, or by using a towing mechanism from the ground such as a long rubber band known as a histart or with. David teaches josh how to discus launch and he shares some tips for achieving a successful flight with your dlg. Mar 17, 2017 f3k master is a talking discus launch glider competition timer and contest director. Check it out to see stan buddenbohms latest offerings. Some time ago, while practicing flying my dlg, i got to wondering how i would make a device that detects when you launch the glider and then start a.
A discus launch glider is specially designed with a throwing peg built into the wing. This is the radio controlled, carbon fiber and balsa, almost readytofly, great planes fling dl discus launch glider. Join the thrill of discus lauch glider fun,fast, and easy with the new high performance jr airflow dlg1 glider. Mini dlg composite discus launch glider bluewhite 950mm. In plan view is the almost crescent shape of the leading edge is similar to.
Electric gliders, scale gliders, slope soaring gliders, thermal soaring gliders, hand launch gliders, discus launch gliders. This plane is an elevatorrudder discus launch glider, designed for the intermediate pilot who wants a strong, easy to build and fly glider. Micro dlg discus launch glider rc glider with images balsa. The dl50 was a joint design effort between doug and matthew binder.
To be fair, you dont need to be a superstar athlete to launch it high. Using this method of launching the average flier can achieve launch heights of greater than 140 feet 43 m, with the better throwers exceeding 200foot 61 m high launches. For beginner to intermediate glider pilots 14 years of age and older. Design, build and fly radio control model airplanes micro rc planes, rc plane plans.
The glider of choice for routined competition pilots, the outstanding everyday glider for ambitious performance pilots or the demanded singleseater in a gliding club. Art hobby designer and producer of gliders and electro. Design of a microaircraft glider worcester polytechnic institute. A radiocontrolled glider is a type of radiocontrolled aircraft that normally does not have any form of propulsion. Simpleplanes discus launch rc glider read directions.
Overview jr jrpdlg1 airflow 1 meter discus launch glider w 4 ds319hv arf. Duo discus x mg williams soaring center 530 4735600. Detailed step by step build of the versus dlg kit from hobby king. The elf is a small discus launch glider ideal for sport flying while on travel or in your neighborhood park. These models are commonly known as dlgs, which is short for discus launch glider, due to their unique launching style. Jul 24, 20 david teaches josh how to discus launch and he shares some tips for achieving a successful flight with your dlg. Best discus launch gliders dlg for first timers rc groups. Using this launching method, the average flier can achieve launch heights of greater than 100 feet 30 m, with contest competitors more than doubling that. A discus launch glider dlg is a radio controlled model sailplane launched using a discus launch in which the glider is held by a wingtip and rotated around the flyer by hand before release. During this testing process, i also had a servo fail jammed. Gliders and many other products available at modellbau lindinger. Designedbuilt sailplane rcu forums source by drones, rc plane plans. Jr original jr ready 1meter discus launch arf glider. The mini dlg is perfect for those pilots wanting to have a go at discus launch gliders but are put off by the big bucks euro designs.
The front electric sustainer fes electrical engine now also provides the discus2c with an environmentfriendly, silent and intuitive to use insurance agains unwanted outlandings. With this book, the team was able to quickly reference how to determine lift coefficients. On a good soaring day, you only need to tow to a couple of thousand feet high. This report details the competition goals and constraints, design. We wanted a glider that would fly well, be easy to build, and would withstand the abuse of a discus launch. We have different kinds of sailplanes to suit every gliding need. All pilots should see pilot information section the duo discus x has landing flaps incorporated into the movement of the airbrake lever to improve its approach control, giving steeper and slower approaches, it also has winglets to. In attempting to test glide not a discus launch i found that the dlg had a very strong tendency to do a wing over to the left.
Next, press activation 1 and slide the vtol down all the way. Soaring is the art and science of using the natural movement of the atmosphere to stay aloft, climb, and travel long distances in a motorless aircraft. They seem to be getting harder and harder to find online. Look at one of the basic glider designs pictured above or get a paper airplane book with other.
It doesnt launch nearly as high as the others in this list and getting long flight times on a launch. Thankfully for you, the mini dlg is superb quality, thoughtful design which results in its excellent performance. Thermals from elsewhere can drift in over the hill to combine with the hill lift or they can be formed by the hill itself, if the slope is angled to the sun causing the slope to. In the design of the discus the latest technologies and findings from.
Once the glider has leveled out after its vertical climb, your thermalseeking can commence. See more ideas about model airplanes, gliders and rc plane plans. Electric gliders, scale gliders, slope soaring gliders, thermal soaring gliders, hand launch gliders, discus launch gliders and those perfectly suited for competitions like f3k, f3j, f5j and open thermal. Press activtion 2 and move the vtol slider up and deactivate 2. High quality jr servos ds319hv are already installed, and servo linkages are already in place. The schempphirth discus2 is a standard class sailplane produced by schempphirth since 1998. The libelle takes rc handlaunch glider flying to the next level, building off of the global acceptance of th. From there you can find lift, or rising air, to climb in. The design has these running on the outside of the tail boom. Whenever we create a popup book, we follow the same general creative process. A modern sailplane is an amazing machine, capable of flying over 45 feet forward for every foot it descends.
Jrpdlg1 airflow 1 meter discus launch glider w 4 ds319hv. Arg almost ready to glide get into the air faster with this quick assembly design. Jun 01, 2014 discus launch glider some more free flight flying on sunday at the grassy knoll. Ama glider serves as a resource for model glider hobbyists.
Taboo is a high performance discus launch glider designed for competitive pilots with the goal of winning contests. Swing discus for motivated new pilots available in our. Mini dlg composite discus launch glider bluewhite 950mm pnf. Practically unbreakable, the feathers ultralight weight and carbon fiber reinforcements allows for even the hardest crash landings without a single scratch or dent. Handlaunch sailplanes, handlaunch gliders or hlg are smaller sized planes that typically weigh between 6 and 15 ounces, but any plane that you feel comfortable throwing into the air could be classified as a handlaunch. To launch the airplane you spin one revolution around your own axis. Jrpdlg1 airflow 1 meter discus launch glider w 4 ds319hv arf. Powered only by gravity and air currents, these gliders move silently through the sky, often for. Discus launch glider built by don kennedy from website plans. The books sailplane design and light airplane and glider static and dynamic stability have been published in english. Using this method of launching the average flier can achieve launch heights of greater than 140 feet 43 m, with the better throwers exceeding 200foot. I liked the looks of rc discus launch gliders so i made one. The libelle takes rc hand launch glider flying to the next level, building off of the global acceptance of the dreamflight alula.
A discus launch glider dlg is a radio controlled model sailplane launched using a discus launch in which the glider is held by a wingtip and the flier rotates rapidly before release. There are 18 discus launch glider for sale on etsy. Feb, 2014 micro dlg discus launch glider rc glider. Discus launch glider news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2008 learn how and when to remove this template message. The decision, for this discus launch glider design, is for the leading edge to be a 12. With the right technique a discus launch glider can reach a surprising height. Modelflight has a wide range of hlgs in many sizes. I would really be interested in a discus launch glider in a 1. The discuskid is a free flight tip launch glider inspired by tom peadons legendary u. The front electric sustainer fes electrical engine now also provides the discus 2c with an environmentfriendly, silent and intuitive to use insurance agains unwanted outlandings. Discus launch glider kits for f3k hand launch glider competition and funflying, including wings, fuselage, tails, and small hardware. Impressions from the f3k dlg discus launch glider event german open in zerbst.
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