Glider Aerobatics in a SALTO H 101

[H101SaltoPilot]

Hi have you got green writing on that salto? im thinking of doing mine the same any chance you could send me a photo so i could have a look?

[soldanr]

Great Video! Serial Number #30 here. Cool to see the last SALTO doing some acro.

Looks like they did some improvement in the last ships as far as the panel goes.

I have not done much acro in this ship yet. Do you get buffeting on the tail during high G maneuvers? Most of my acro has been in a ASK-21 and I am trying to adapt to the SALTO.

[adrianTNT]

Anyone knows how much is a SALTO H 101? I Googled it and cannot avoid remote controlled ones in the result :)

[NormanStanleyFletchr]

It solely depends on the condition of the aircraft and the equipment that´s coming along with it: Anything´s possible in between € 13.000,- (or less) up to and including the thirties...

[asw22pilot]

Restoring Serial #50.  should be going in March

Cant wait..

[NormanStanleyFletchr]

Feel free to contact me for anything I could help you with..

[jonasRichardt]

How did you do that half role while you were behind that other aircraft? The salto is a great aircraft nearly as great as a mdm fox:)

[NormanStanleyFletchr]

The salto IS a great AND affordable aircraft, however, it definetely lacks aileron authority and hence roll rate in its low speed regime.

[AirsportsDaniel]

I would say it lacks rudder., doesnt all gliders have problems with low speed roll rate?

I like the video, roll behind the towplane is impressive.

[NormanStanleyFletchr]

Hi Daniel,

the rudder authority is quite alright, it´s the aileron effectiveness that´s causing headaches during advanced maneuvers...

Reason being: The Salto was designed as a low weight glider with decent aerobatic- AND soaring characteristics alike. At a given ´Va´, bigger ailerons and/or higher deflection angles would have required a more robust structure and thus a considerably higher weight.. :-/

[jonasRichardt]

How did you do that half role, while you were behind the other aircraft?

[NormanStanleyFletchr]

Initially, it takes a minimum of 140 km/h IAS, a momentary nose-up attitude and a tow position well above the tow plane. Nonetheless, you´ll find yourself in a position considerably BELOW the tow plane after completion of the half roll. If performed sleazy (=uncoordinated) to the slightest extend, the whole maneuver will be accompanied by a subsequent strong BANG emerging from the tightening tow rope. Be prepared to disconnect immediately! Needless to say that sufficient altitude is vital.

[NormanStanleyFletchr]

Thanks Jonas- believe me, it took virtually forever to cut it! ;-)

[jonasRichardt]

Great video:)