@singer3188 While the glider is weighed down by the additional electronics, battery and gear, it still glides well. The propulsion allows the plane to glide at high altitudes and as it starts to descend it can easily be sent back up. Depending on the strength of the thermals, the glider can stay up and even elevate without the use of power.
This plane has a 54 inch wingspan and can be built for about $60. For more information, see my profile website by clicking on my profile name (jcapzz) and go to Ed's homepage.
Sorry about the slow response, it took a while to figure out how to get the URL referenced in my comments.
how is the glide on that with the added weight from the electronics and the drag from the landing gear?
singer3188 2 years ago
@singer3188 While the glider is weighed down by the additional electronics, battery and gear, it still glides well. The propulsion allows the plane to glide at high altitudes and as it starts to descend it can easily be sent back up. Depending on the strength of the thermals, the glider can stay up and even elevate without the use of power.
jcapzz 2 years ago
@jcapzz Ahh cool. Looks like a great plane. I'll have to try this out sometime.
singer3188 2 years ago
This plane has a 54 inch wingspan and can be built for about $60. For more information, see my profile website by clicking on my profile name (jcapzz) and go to Ed's homepage.
Sorry about the slow response, it took a while to figure out how to get the URL referenced in my comments.
jcapzz 3 years ago