Gliders > Slope Soaring
Second model
rogallo:
Stay away fro the Radian Pro, a complete pig compare to the Radian (original 3 channel, a dream)
R
billscottni:
--- Quote from: rogallo on January 22, 2020, 15:59:04 PM ---Stay away fro the Radian Pro, a complete pig compare to the Radian (original 3 channel, a dream)
R
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Completely agree Ralph!
AndyB:
This is all great information for a total novice like me. I like the plan of getting time in the air so I can build experience and the idea of a foam glider, so I don't have to spend time building it or crying when I crash land it.
The weasel looks absolutely great and it's so small and compact that it would not raise any alarms with the home office(wife), I could also take it anywhere and use it anywhere. But that being said its a totally different configuration to my RES so I fear that the confidence and learning I would gain from it would not transfer when I move back to fly my fragile RES build.
So from doing my research and looking at countless reviews, I am leaning towards the easy glider 4, and probably the receiver ready version. Which leads nicely on to the next topic:
What receiver pack would I need for the easy glider? ailerons x2, elevator x1, rudder x1 & throttle x1, so a 6 channel receiver? how do I monitor batter? I should consider something that would also cover me in the future. Do you guys tend to have one receiver and move it from glider to glider or a receiver for each?
rogallo:
Hi Andy,
when I spoke to you on the phone I hinted you would need a different radio. Loads to chose from unfortunately. Depends on
1) What mode you will fly (most of us apart from Fred fly mode 2 (stick arrangement throttle (ratchet on left) elev on right
2)Do you want telemetry? feedback from model
3) How much do you want to spend?
https://bespokerotors.com/products/jumper-t16-pro-transmitter-with-hall-sensor-gimbals?_pos=2&_sid=f0c3f085d&_ss=r is worth looking at as it covers a bunch of different radios (different transmission methods)
Do a bit of reading and come back here with questions, or give me a buzz.
FrSky is also quite popular https://uk.banggood.com/FrSky-Horus-X10-16-Channels-RC-Drone-Transmitter-Mode-2-Left-Hand-Throttle-Sliver-Amber-Color-p-1195943.html?rmmds=search&ID=512288&cur_warehouse=GWTR
Rogallo
Kevin O'Donoghue:
I tend to agree with Ralph about the Weasel. Over two trips to Claragh we have had my 10 and 12 yr olds out for first flights on a Weasel. After fifteen minutes the instructors were drinking coffee and the lads were flying, literally and metaphorically. The younger lad had a go with my Ahi. When I quizzed him about which he preferred he grinned and said the Weasel. Is that an age thing? Maybe! And I guess the lads were having a first go at gliding rather than considering a second model. If you are already flying say a 3 channel RES model or a flat field thermal soarer and want a (second) model for the slope then I'd get a Weasel and move on later to an Easyglider before heading for crunchie country! You really can't break the Weasel but you can break the Easyglider!
Regarding radios? Honestly I give up. It depends on your budget really. I have learned that a bit like cars, we all love one brand and hate another, often for very irrational reasons. I started with Graupner/JR and recently took the plunge into Spectrum. I have not had any issue with my DX9 which I picked up at a good price. If I had researched the FRSky Horus at the time I might have gone that way too as they appear to be a great radio. Having said all of this, if I had €xxxk worth of a jet in the air, I'd probably like the brand reputation of Futaba / Jeti / JR etc. to control it!!!!!!!!! As I said, it's a bit like buying a car. How many of you still think that FIAT stands for Fix It Again Tomorrow????!!!!!!!!!!
Kevin
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