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Scale / Re: ASW 20

« on: April 28, 2020, 18:57:22 PM »

Hi Andrew,
If you want an elegant and aerobatic sailplane a 3m Alpina might fit the bill.
I think they are still available and  in an electric version. The entire Alpina range has always been good kits and good fliers though probably more so when supplied by Multiplex.

Thank you, I did see these on FB that do look very nice indeed!
Alpina in 4m and Antaris in 3.3m.
Maybe something worth waiting for

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Scale / Re: ASW 20

« on: April 28, 2020, 17:15:38 PM »

Hi All,

Thanks for your replies, some more info...

No previous flights with fixed wing, only sim time.
Am interested in scale/acro, retractable edf acrobatic models in particular. The ASW kit was an impulse buy and was going to purchase, or use an FMS Fox 3m to learn with until it was ready.

I live in Cambridge, UK which is flat with a few small hills. Avg wind speed 11mph mostly from the west per annum.

Thanks again Andrew.

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Scale / Re: ASW 20

« on: April 28, 2020, 11:43:58 AM »

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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Scale / Re: ASW 20

« on: April 28, 2020, 08:33:22 AM »

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

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Scale / Re: ASW 20

« on: April 27, 2020, 08:28:35 AM »

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.

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Scale / Re: ASW 20

« on: April 26, 2020, 08:26:17 AM »

Hello All,

Anyone still available to talk about the ASW 19/20?

I've picked up a laser cut kit but tbh don't have a clue what I'm doing!

Many thanks Andrew.