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| 1031.1 | Prebuilt Gliders? | USRCV1::BLUMJ | | Tue Jun 20 1989 17:03 | 10 |
| Graupner gliders are expensive, high wing loading(heavy), and require
considerable time and skill to build. They are definitely not a
beginners ship. I would consider hiring someone to build or buy
a ship that someone has already built that suits your needs. If
you would like some suggestions, please elaborate on your experience
what you are looking for in a ship, etc.
Regards,
Jim
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| 1031.2 | You dont need a Melody! | CSC32::PAGE | | Fri Jun 23 1989 11:07 | 8 |
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The Melody is a nightmare to fly. One of our best flyer's out here
in Colorado launched one for a novice flyer and just managed to
get it to the ground. and this was an experianced F3B pilot! Sooo
I'd stay away from it, even thou it 'looks' like a nice plane.
Bob P.
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| 1031.3 | I hear the Melody, but I don't know the tune. | LEDS::COHEN | | Fri Jun 23 1989 16:50 | 6 |
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My father has a Melody. Just about all it's good for is hanging from
the ceiling as a decoration. It's a beast on a highstart, and if flies
like a manhole cover (and not one of those new, light, Aluminium ones,
neither. We're talking good ol' Cast Iron).
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| 1031.4 | WIND CRUISER experience ?? | MILPND::WILLIAMSON | | Sun Sep 03 1989 12:06 | 15 |
| Does anyone know about the ARISTO-CRAFT Almost-Ready-To Fly WIND
Cruiser electric Sailplane? Some of the questions I have are, is it a Four
channel ship with rudder/elevator/aileron/throttle, how would it be for
a beginner, and how good or bad is the electric motor in it? I'm just
starting out and am interested in powered rc but figured it might be
better to learn with an electric glider. If this particular glider
isn't good for a trainer are there any ARF's that would be. I am looking
for an ARF glider only because I probably couldn't build something and start
flying before the winter blows in. I do have a .45 powered trainer half
built but it probably won't be ready before November. By the way, the
WIND CRUISER is advertised in the Sept. 89 issue of Model Airplane News
opposite page 132. I'm an AMA member but haven't gotten airborne yet.
Any help or guidance will be appreciated.
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| 1031.5 | | IGUANO::WALTER | | Thu Sep 14 1989 20:52 | 16 |
| Re: -.1
I've flown regular gliders for a couple years, and learned on a Sig Riser. I
just completed an electric power glider (Astro Challenger) and have flown it
twice. In comparison to the unpowered gliders, it is harder to fly well, it
comes down faster, and landings are more difficult with more potential for
damage because of the weight. Recharging the batteries still takes longer
than walking over and retrieving the high start. It all translates to less
time in the air, which is what a beginner really needs.
I plan to use the elctric mostly for fields that are hostile to high starts. For
learning, I'd stick with the regular gliders.
Just my opinion.
Dave
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