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Andrew101:
Ah hello Peter,

Great job on your build, how are you and the glider getting on ?

I'm just waiting on plans to have a good look at, then will be ordering  the relevant supplies. Main issue for myself is that this will be my 1st kit and 1st plane! I have a fair amount of experience with helicopters, but zero fixed wing.

I'd also like to go with a powered version.

Any help welcome

Order of steps for powered glider?
Supplies/tools needed?
Suggestions for electronics and Spektrum RX ?

Thank you.

Peter:
I would say this may not be the best place to start for a first build as it is a rather complex project and it might be easy to get disheartened.  Probably a good idea to cut your teeth on a simpler project and get some traditional building (and fixed wing flying) experience before getting stuck into this one.  I had built about 10 gliders (including some from plans only) before tackling the ASW20 and even then some bits were challenging - took me ages to get those spoilers to work. There are good electric RES glider kits out there now with useful build logs on the web to follow that would probably be an easier and more satisfying place to start.  Others may have additional advice in this regard.  I'm afraid I can't help with the power option as I just build and fly unpowered gliders.  Anway see what you think when you get the plans.

All the best,
Peter

Andrew101:
Hi Peter,

Yes I realise I'm definitely in way over my head. The plans haven't arrived yet but was going to attempt the build anyway for the learning process and let it take as long as needed. But you're right I'll probably try and sell off the kit, canopy and plans and buy 2nd hand. Maybe have a go in a few years.

Thank you Andrew

rogallo:
Welcome Andrew,
  Andrew Boyle from the phone call by any chance?

 https://www.hoelleinshop.com/Planes-Helicopters-Quadcopters/Planes/Electric-gliders/Multiplex/EasyGlider-4-KIT-Version-Spw-1800mm-Multiplex-214332.htm?shop=hoellein_e&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=M214332&t=49301&c=12333&p=12333

is a good model to learn to fly with, this is the electric version. It requires 3 servos and the motor kit (listed in the accs tab) and a few leads etc. Are you already using Spektrum radio ? Is it DSM2 as you can no longer buy receivers for this any more.

Also requires is a battery an a bottle of glue and a radio set. Assuming you have a radio should cost about 250 euro.

Regards

Ralph

Andrew101:
Hi Ralph,

Sorry that wasn't me.

I've been flying Heli's for 10 years on and off, can fly inverted circuits etc and just about manage piro flips. I have a trex 700L V2 and Sab Goblin 570 running a Spektrum DX9 using DSMX.

I'm not too keen on buying something that I may want to replace quickly. Long term goal is to fly a mid scale acro powered glider.

This was an impulse buy that I'd be happy to try and start, see how I get along and seek advice along the way. But think I'll just buy a ready to fly or ARTF. Don't really want to buy something that I would want to replace quickly though.

Thanks Andrew.

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