Rich too Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hi there, I haven’t posted for a while. COVID has meant that I haven’t touched my models for a year but I’m back with a vengeance!!! I hope all members are keeping well. I’m looking for a good electric powered thermal soarer, any ideas? ATF and not too expensive. And a good performer. Something advanced is fine. thanks and merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Somerville Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Good performer and advanced probably isn’t going to be in the ‘not too expensive’ category. Have you ever tried DLG’s. I bought a second hand one a few years ago and it has been a brilliant purchase. Hours of great flying fun in such a wide variety of flying places and good for a bit of general fitness too. Also not cheap but I have had every penny worth already and it’s as good as when I bought it. They are fantastic models to hone your stick skills on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hi Nick, What I really meant, was that it doesn't have to be a beginners model - I already fly. I flew gliders in my teens (thats how I learned to fly) and I haven't flown them since - 40 years ago! So, I just fancied getting another. I had a Ripmax Pheonix (??) in my teens and that was great flyer, however, it didn't have ailerons and it didn't have electric power - I used to fly off a bungee. I'm thinking £250-£300 if possible Cheers Edited By Rich too on 21/12/2020 10:35:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I would start by having a look round the Hyerflight website to get an idea of good performers and take it from there. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 This looks good but I want something more relaxed and a floater https://uk.banggood.com/ESKY-Albatross-2600mm-Wingspan-EPO-Sailplane-RC-Airplane-Glider-PNP-p-1627367.html?rmmds=detail-left-hotproducts&cur_warehouse=ES Edited By Rich too on 21/12/2020 10:48:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Posted by Dickw on 21/12/2020 10:45:37: I would start by having a look round the Hyerflight website to get an idea of good performers and take it from there. Dick Thanks Dick, some nice stuff there. But I've got enough building, I need something that will get into the air quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Well I would descibed most models on the Hypeflight website as floaters, but that Albatross doesn't look much like a floater to me! Of course the Albatross comes ready built, but most of the Hyperflight ones need building. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hall 9 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I started with a couple of the Topmodel gliders from T9Hobysport.com who also have a few affordable and interesting Art Hobby gliders which feature veneered foam wings. I'm sure that these will be available from other sellers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Collins Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I recently built a Tango from Hyperflight. Very impressive kit - goes together like a good jigsaw puzzle and flies beautifully. Very efficient flat, floaty glide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Collins Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Another site worth checking is T9HobbySport. Again, not especially cheap, but some nice models to drool over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster prop Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 If you don’t mind foam then I would recommend Multiplexes’ offerings. The Solius, or a Heron if you can stretch the budget that far. You can get them as kits then do your own fit out. Multiplex power sets are expensive but there are plenty of alternatives. I have a Solius and an Easyglider both are fine flyers. A club mate flies a Heron, probably the best foamie there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 My I suggest that you build an Easter Eagle Senior. The person who now flies mine tends to get two very,very long flights out of one battery. Easy to build, masses of wing area, carries a Canon Compact camera is required. 82" span, 18" chord. Flies regularly when other glider pilots are comlaining "No lift" and going home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I see that Sarik only list the 55" version which needs a carbon fibre boom. I do have the plans for the Senior of course. PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Going back to the ARTFs that Rich asked about, I'd second any Multiplex foamy but using other brand power trains. Even the Multiplex kits are quick and easy to assemble, my Cularis came that way and lasted me a good few years before I sold it on. I didn't like the Volante Phoenix that I had, I thought it poorly designed in several areas with nasty supplied servos and motor. I quite like the RocHobbies V-tail that I have now, halfway between the well designed and expensive Multiplex and the cheaper, poorly spec'd Volante. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J D 8 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 If you are looking for a more scale type artf then have a gander at Multiplex Heron, a club member has one and it's a nice flyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 If you want something quick to get in the air with a good performance have you considered the Multiplex Heron RR Rich? David Ashby wrote quite a glowing product review in RCM&E some while ago although I can't find the article on this site at the moment. Not what one might call a traditional 'floater' or a competition machine but he said that it thermaled very well and was a good product, as many on this site will attest. Peter, it is on my build list - someday, when balsa is more plentiful! Beat me to it Bob and JD-8! Edited By Piers Bowlan on 21/12/2020 12:10:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Bernard Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I've had great fun with the Volantex Phoenix 2.4m glider available from Banggood at around £150 here. In the last 6 outings twice I have had to force it down at the end of a flight because it was reacting so well to lift. Sure it is not as responsive to light thermals as a lightweight floater but it does not take much for it to stay up and even without lift the excellent glide ratio means you get a decent flight once you switch off the motor. Edited By Colin Bernard on 21/12/2020 12:20:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I'd also like to propose either the Multiplex Solius or Heron. I think the RR Heron is currently at 300 euros. In my club 7 members including me have or have had a Solius. Mine is now 7 years old and while a bit rough around the edges is still flying extremely well. 2 club members have the Heron which flies very well too and adds flaps to the equation. Either model would be a solid choice in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Thanks for all the suggestions gents. I do not want to build one, and the Multiplex Heron appears to fit the bill nicely - thats the front runner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Philbrick Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I also have the Volantex 2.4 from Bangood and found it good value for the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Calcutt Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Easyglider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott finnie Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Excaliber 2500 is a fantastic artf from Century UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I have recently maidened the Multiplex Heron which I bought as a kit from Pegasus, a fair bit of faffing to put it together which utilizes CA glues. Not my favorite adhesive, but the Heron parts are great quality and it flies very well indeed. It climbs pretty fast and takes a while to come down on non thermal days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Hobbyking Phoenix 2000. No brainer!. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Multiplex Solius will do everything you want, and then some. Edited By Bill_B on 21/12/2020 15:43:52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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