Composite Gliders

[Parsifal]

Finding the right model takes time and lots of flying unfortunately. Trying them for a few days or weeks will never result in knowing if its right for you in most cases. Thats been my experience with sailplanes and Helis. That said, if buying and trying suits you, more power to ya!

Pars.

[joe yap]

Another good examples are the F3F models. Do a search in this forum and you'll find a lot of informations.

By browsing the vendors catalogue like Soaring USA, you may think that the F3F model selections are very wide. But if you follow the competitions around the world, you will quickly discover that it is always the particular model that suits the pilot flying style and the actual flying conditions perfectly that threw all other competitors far behind. "Tennis Shoes" don't even come close.

[joe yap]

The details come in many forms, but mainly the tasks the models are designed for and personal flying style and strategies.

Most pilots usually go for superior climb rate and exceptional wide spectrum of speed range. In competitions, models have strict power and weight restrictions. Besides that, like F5B contest, a single model has to do multi-tasks, which an extreme setup for one particular task will contradict the others. As such, to find perfect compromise on the setup between the tasks is a major consideration.

Also, most competition models are designed to fly well in certain conditions and style. For example, we can take a look at DLG models. Even a well proven design like the Steigeisen and Super Topsky come in many different wing designs, each designed for their specific launching/flying styles. Although the market has a lot of DLG available, a strong launcher would probably go for full carbon wings for windy days, and disser or carbon D-box wing for calmer days. For that purpose, the choices instantly becomes pretty much limited. To add on, some models come with older fuselage that are not 2.4Ghz friendly and that will further narrow down your choice. Anyway, this is just an example.

Well anyway, the primary feature that tells you something about the model sailplane design is the airfoil. Modern competition type sailplanes constantly updates the airfoil choices, and even go to the extend of transiting the airfoil from root to tip. Older models that uses outdated or older airfoils are usually meant for Sunday flying. Gliders that do not even have specific airfoil or simply "flat-bottomed" are considered as "tennis shoes" for general purpose.

[JYZoom]

That's because you haven't found 'THE RIGHT' composite glider of your dreams !!!

Refer to Joe's post below for the defination.

Now I am really in trouble.....been searching for "The Right" heli for years....and still searching.

[tansc]

I really depends on the main reason behind buying or building the particular model sailplane.

Model sailplanes comes in many forms, but besides being deep-pocketed, most glider pilots choose thier models to suit thier particular needs and style. Once you have gone into the stage of zooming into the details, you will actually find yourself lacking of choices, despite the vast varieties of the models available in the market.

At that point, you will start to realise that most model saiplanes available in the market are simply designed and built for Sunday-sport flying. And once you have narrowed down to a few particular models that suits you well, you'll tend to hold on to them until you find a better successor for it.

Can share what are those details " ....the stage of zooming into the details" are? We could be "zooming" so fast that we miss those details

[Ghostfit]

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but I notice also most of the guys who have composites tend to keep them for a long time. More like a long term relationship.
"

My track record will say I am not most guys

That's because you haven't found 'THE RIGHT' composite glider of your dreams !!!

Refer to Joe's post below for the defination.

[joe yap]

"
but I notice also most of the guys who have composites tend to keep them for a long time. More like a long term relationship.
"

My track record will say I am not most guys

I really depends on the main reason behind buying or building the particular model sailplane.

Model sailplanes comes in many forms, but besides being deep-pocketed, most glider pilots choose thier models to suit thier particular needs and style. Once you have gone into the stage of zooming into the details, you will actually find yourself lacking of choices, despite the vast varieties of the models available in the market.

At that point, you will start to realise that most model saiplanes available in the market are simply designed and built for Sunday-sport flying. And once you have narrowed down to a few particular models that suits you well, you'll tend to hold on to them until you find a better successor for it.

[xuen7]

Aiyo bro wrong liao.. Iforgot toinform you that in our modern pop culture that the term player when referred to guys imply that he is a flirt hahaha moving from girls to girls..

[JYZoom]

Hahahaha Bro i reckon that you are known to most guys as a "player"

So time to go casiono. :-x

[xuen7]

Hahahaha Bro i reckon that you are known to most guys as a "player"

[JYZoom]

"
but I notice also most of the guys who have composites tend to keep them for a long time. More like a long term relationship.
"

My track record will say I am not most guys

[xuen7]

Hope to join the club soon too!!!

Still in love with foamies for now...

[Sunstorm]

apologies ok?

I was referring to the context of men having extramarital affairs with PRC women

not the permanent partner sort

but I notice also most of the guys who have composites tend to keep them for a long time. More like a long term relationship.

lol

[James Lee]

And ducted fans do both - suck and blow, depending on which end you are looking at.

Hey not al PRCs are the same. Surely not those who are the permanent partners of our fellow flyers...

[Sunstorm]

sexxaay curves and slim waist