Author Topic: Planting the DLG seed (Read 2390 times)

relaxnfly · « **on:** June 21, 2011, 06:02:21 PM »

Well, I think/hope there is some interest in DLG discuss launch gliders here locally. So, I will keep trying to plant the seed until I actually have someone to fly with. Here is a DLG video that is taken from above with a oktokopter. Very cool perspective..enjoy!!

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24985255?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="

http://vimeo.com/24985255

">Oktokopter and DLG</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4862996">Sittin</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

relaxnfly · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2011, 06:23:08 PM »

the following videos are a repost but they are oh so worthy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AwipKz5R7k&feature=player_embedded
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And here is another video of some F3K aerobatic fun


F3K glider aerobatics

Kerbob · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2011, 08:28:12 PM »

I would love to have one of these. A great calm and windy day flyer and very different from everything else in my hangar. Plus that launching maneuver is sure to draw in the ladies.. verrrry nice. Seriously, if you spot a great deal on one of these, let me know. I know they are not cheap.

I was thinking about getting that other glider you pointed me at a while back.. the Alula.


alula evo

bamabaxter · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2011, 06:50:21 AM »

That is SIC!!!!! I have never seen someone launch a glider like that. I may be interested. Got any links?

relaxnfly · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2011, 08:20:43 PM »

Kerbob
Used Alula
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1455564
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1455554

regular DLGs go up for sale all the time here...I send you a link when I see a good deal. You have to act fast cause they don't last long

bamabaxter

Everything you want to know about DLG
http://www.rcgroups.com/hand-launch-96/

also, It would be my pleasure to meet up, do some flying, show you my DLGs and talk to you about DLG
Michael

bamabaxter · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2011, 06:55:35 AM »

That sounds great. Maybe in a couple of weeks when this weather clears up?

skorski · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2011, 08:08:40 PM »

I guess i'll have to get off my a$$ & finish my depron dynamite!
Mike.

Blue Note · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2011, 08:29:22 PM »

I'm about to get back to my DL-50. Been dragging my feet due to other, more pressing projects.

relaxnfly · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2011, 08:38:43 PM »

I am aware of 7 people locally, including myself, that have DLG projects in the works. Sooner or later but hopfully sooner we will be flying together. It's going to be AWSOME!!!!

Michael

skorski · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2011, 09:50:30 PM »

Ha!!
I just watched that Alula vid....I thought somebody had taped me picking on a flattop (a long time ago).
I'd love to get an alula & fly it in my backyard, the crows would go nuts! As it is they hate my Ascent!
Mike.

indgroove · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2011, 06:43:23 AM »

Thanks for your help. I think I fixed the elev. pushrod. Will try it this morning. Let me know when we can fly again.
Indgroove

relaxnfly · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2011, 05:19:33 PM »

Really sweet deal on a used competition DLG. Jeff, the seller is a top pilot on the east coast and I'm sure it is built right. This would be worth the drive to the NAtS or NC to go pick it up. I wish I had the money

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1466462

relaxnfly · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2011, 01:24:03 PM »

David, this is for you. Mark Drela's DLG blade shape profile

Blue Note · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2011, 04:29:12 PM »

Well, I'm officially flying it, now just need to hit a thermal and develop a good launch...

I also included the image from above for the throwing blade. I made mine this way and have found it to be quite comfortable. Thanks Mike.