gliders into rc fliers?
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gliders into rc fliers?
Well i have no other place to put this so. i am going make a free flight glider into a rc airplane. I'm wondering if anyone else as done this, and what glider they used. I'm planning on building a f-105 or f-86 saber. I have heard of some good gliders, but they are pretty expensive, i dont want anything over $10. I might even just put some electric motors on the puppy and just stick my gear in and fly her, no modifications, except to change the CG. And also, if you have done this before, what did you wake it into? Peace
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RE: gliders into rc fliers?
The F-105 glides like a brick doesn't. I don't recall seeing ANY unpowered version, but probably some slope flyer has one somewhere.
If you want to check out free-flights to convert check out Peck Polymer's site at http://www.peck-polymers.com/
If your limit is $10 you might want to invest in a knife so you can rob a liquor store to get the $100 you'll need for even the simplest transmitter, receiver, servo (rudder only) and battery for the radio set. That's before the plane.
If you want to check out free-flights to convert check out Peck Polymer's site at http://www.peck-polymers.com/
If your limit is $10 you might want to invest in a knife so you can rob a liquor store to get the $100 you'll need for even the simplest transmitter, receiver, servo (rudder only) and battery for the radio set. That's before the plane.
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RE: gliders into rc fliers?
Agreed pretty much all jet fighters glide like bricks. However you can convert a glider to R/C
Try here:
http://www.acesim.com/rc/wallywing.html
My second piece of advice is to get a bigger budget.
If you want to fly R/C. getting started is going to go far beyond ten dollars. However once in, you can use inexpensive items and materials to make models that fly quite well.
Robert
Try here:
http://www.acesim.com/rc/wallywing.html
My second piece of advice is to get a bigger budget.
If you want to fly R/C. getting started is going to go far beyond ten dollars. However once in, you can use inexpensive items and materials to make models that fly quite well.
Robert
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RE: gliders into rc fliers?
what i meant was that i was going to turn a glider INTO a f-105. sorry for the mix up
(and also, i already have flown 3 models, i am not a complete begginer)[&:]
(AND also, I already have a radio and stuff, i meant i didn't want to buy a GLIDER for over $10) :|
(and also, i already have flown 3 models, i am not a complete begginer)[&:]
(AND also, I already have a radio and stuff, i meant i didn't want to buy a GLIDER for over $10) :|
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RE: gliders into rc fliers?
ORIGINAL: bonsaiboy123
what i meant was that i was going to turn a glider INTO a f-105. sorry for the mix up
what i meant was that i was going to turn a glider INTO a f-105. sorry for the mix up
Thud:
This is the original "Lead Sled". Pilots didn't even try to TURN them if it could be avoided! You out ran the Migs. I'm serious. Fast, in a straight line. If it flamed out you bailed ASAP. Zero glide. None. Stubby, swept back wings.
Glider:
Lots of wing area to weight. Straight wings.
Hey, if it's your dream go for it. Doesn't matter what glider you choose as it will need to be so modified as to be unrecognizable anyway when you're done.
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RE: gliders into rc fliers?
Tower Hobbies sells a 4' wingspaned foam glider for $7 ? the wings are swept back. looks like a jet airliner.
I keep about 3 planes ready to toss around the yard or park in 3 seconds time.
Best frigging glider you can buy!! It can be powered. It will teach you more about flying and balancing a plane than 1 year on any RC forum.
Buy it. The wings can be cut and the body cut, both sanded to any swept wing fighter.
Enjoy flying.
I keep about 3 planes ready to toss around the yard or park in 3 seconds time.
Best frigging glider you can buy!! It can be powered. It will teach you more about flying and balancing a plane than 1 year on any RC forum.
Buy it. The wings can be cut and the body cut, both sanded to any swept wing fighter.
Enjoy flying.
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RE: gliders into rc fliers?
Here you will find a step by step article and free plans for a Wally World conversion.
http://www.acesim.com/rc/index.html
Robert
http://www.acesim.com/rc/index.html
Robert