StatiK RC

Monday, November 24, 2014

update..

Solar Soarer v1.2 is being updated to v1.3, but it is taking just a little bit longer than I had hoped. the reason it is taking so long is because, instead of foam board, I am now using foam core hot wire cutouts (generously donated by PROJX on the RCG forum). I have currently gone through about two rolls of packing tape to coat the 8' wingspan, and I'm still not done! I am also trying to install a Parkzone Calypso folding prop, which is taking FOREVER because it became very unbalanced when I put it on the shaft. Also, another update on the foam board DLG: it glided OK but wouldn't launch. I think the trick to building a foam board DLG is to make it light enough to glide, yet heavy enough to launch. I tried a flying wing design (pictures coming soon) but now I think I need to make it into a plane with a boom and a tail. Remember, comments and suggestions are key to the building process, so please, give me some!

stratos

Thursday, November 6, 2014

DLG!!!

Well...Since you decided not to vote, I will go off of the design I voted for (a DLG). For those of you who don't know what a DLG is, here is a brief history of all you've been missing out on.

Mini DLG from Hobby King
Put in the simplest terms possible, a DLG (discus launch glider) is a super light-weight glider that [following its name] is launched by hand.
Versus Composite DLG 1500mm Glider (ARF)

Versus Composite DLG 1500mm Glider (ARF)

Versus
The DLG is also well know for its extremely light weight. Due to a mixture of carbon fiber and (or) foam, the DLG is one of (if not the) lightest RC aircraft there is. As you may have noticed, there is no motor, no propeller, or any source of external propulsion: this is to remove any unnecessary weight and eliminate about 95% of the power draw. Without the motor sucking away all of the battery, it is possible to stay out at the park all day on just one or two batteries!

Apollo 1550 Composite DLG Glider Airplane 1550mm (ARF) ( UK Warehouse )

Apollo 1550

Almost every pilot has his ( or her) own way of launching a DLG, but most use the basic spinning method. Using this method, the pilot holds the plane in their right hand and their transmitter in their left, spins around and lets go of the "launch pegs"(grasping stick). after that, it is a matter of survival: the person flying try's to spend the most time they can stay aloft. On a good day, This could be about ~10 minutes, or on a bad one, 45 seconds: It all depends!

Pike Precision F3F

On the down side, DLG's are extremely expensive. The Pike (shown above) is $2249.95!
Because of this, many people who would like to get into the DLG part of RC flaying can't, and Im here to change that! My mission it to design a DLG that can be made (body only) for only $2. This would be accomplished by using an amazing substance called Adam's Ready Board which can be bought at your local Dollar Tree for...... one dollar! I want this plane to be a cheap introduction to DLG's, and, not to mention, a great flyer to those who have already been doing this for a while. Please follow this blog and my G+ page ( here: https://plus.google.com/110177035320252324804/posts ) so that you don't miss out on this project and the plans, if it's a success! feel free to leave suggestions on design and other planes to tackle (literally and metaphorically speaking)

STRATOS