Absolutely nice flight! I also have a Phoenix, but mine do not fly like that. May be HK spoiled production, or we do not have such weather conditions in our area... Who knows. But you showed how awesome can fly a plane for 50 bucks. Great!
Nice looking bird. Got to see one out at our local slope, Eagle Butte, in S.E. Washington state this last weekend, 4/28/17. The owner didn't fly it due to the 35 to 45 mph winds.
It is called dynamic soaring and world speed record is around 840 km/h with a rc glider. Join a RC club or get a RC simulator and do a lot of training :)
@@SpeedsterDEN Thanks for the answer! I already fly Electric RC planes for a while, but with Electric engines(a scaled telemaster and a 3d 1000w) and I want to try doing dynamic soaring, but I'm afraid that I'm going to throw it in the air and fall off in seconds. Also I don't know exactly which plane to buy to begin in this category
@@guivolp DS and what glider to fly is all about the size and shape of the hill and the wind speed. And you have to be a good very good pilot that can control high speed flying just a few meter over the ground and very near yourself in the same flying path lap after lap. And the best way to start is to fly together with other people that allready can do it. And it will need a ridge with a sharp top. th-cam.com/video/86c5Wu_DwsU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Den, I have a phoenix 2000 but mine seems to be a bit flimsy around the main wing area i would not try to DS with it, Did you strengthen your main wing ? if so could you give me some tips, Thanks Chris
Did you reinforce the control surfaces w hinges? At such speed a aileron or elevator will rip any minute. Very good flying, time to buy a Zeus 3170X from Hobby King.
Outstanding flying skills!! Fun to watch, thanks.
I really appreciate this video! Great flying- great spot, nice airplane. You can really see what its capable of!
I know this was a long time back, but I still enjoy watching it, crazy skills with a glider we all have and can afford, way cool!
Thank you Sir :) Yes it is a very good glider for the prize, and really good fun.
Marvellous. This glider is an extension of your mind.
+Jarutat Snidwongse Yes, great fun for the money :)
+SpeedsterDEN You demonstrated what sufficiency means. For a stock, low cost glider, this glider looks very efficient.
That was pretty awesome
Incredible speedsterden. Great
Absolutely nice flight!
I also have a Phoenix, but mine do not fly like that. May be HK spoiled production, or we do not have such weather conditions in our area... Who knows. But you showed how awesome can fly a plane for 50 bucks. Great!
...and the best hand launch award goes to... speedster Den
This guy can fly !
Nice looking bird. Got to see one out at our local slope, Eagle Butte, in S.E. Washington state this last weekend, 4/28/17. The owner didn't fly it due to the 35 to 45 mph winds.
Yes,One of the best gliders for the money, we have had many in my club.
And easy to land for beginners on the slope due to the flaps/crow brake.
at 0:10. giving new meaning to "hand" launch glider
impresionante !.....
SpeedsterDEN nice fling mate. I've just got one of theses gliders. Brand new very cheap off of my frend 😊👍🏽
You will love it :) Easy to fly and easy to land.
How does the plane speeds up so much when circling? And how can I learn the basics to fly it?
It is called dynamic soaring and world speed record is around 840 km/h with a rc glider. Join a RC club or get a RC simulator and do a lot of training :)
@@SpeedsterDEN Thanks for the answer! I already fly Electric RC planes for a while, but with Electric engines(a scaled telemaster and a 3d 1000w) and I want to try doing dynamic soaring, but I'm afraid that I'm going to throw it in the air and fall off in seconds. Also I don't know exactly which plane to buy to begin in this category
@@guivolp DS and what glider to fly is all about the size and shape of the hill and the wind speed. And you have to be a good very good pilot that can control high speed flying just a few meter over the ground and very near yourself in the same flying path lap after lap. And the best way to start is to fly together with other people that allready can do it. And it will need a ridge with a sharp top. th-cam.com/video/86c5Wu_DwsU/w-d-xo.html
@@guivolp th-cam.com/video/EQ0JWGdgj14/w-d-xo.html
Great video really!
Do you think I can use phoenix during rain?
Nice skills
Very nice, might be tempted to remove my motor....
A superb demo thank you. Have you got the flaps operating with the ailerons to achieve the tight roll?
Great flying, could you have do this with a motor and prop on this same plane?
Eric sin sinner Yes no problem with that 😃
Hi Den, I have a phoenix 2000 but mine seems to be a bit flimsy around the main wing area i would not try to DS with it, Did you strengthen your main wing ? if so could you give me some tips, Thanks Chris
Hi Chris, My Phoenix is almost totaly stock, just with a hinge in the rudder.
Thanks very much, do you mean it needs a hinge at the bottom of the rudder joining it to the fuselage
Yes, right there.. its very flimsy otherwise.
OK Thanks for the help
And if you could say how to strenghten wing are for DS? :) tnx
Did you reinforce the control surfaces w hinges? At such speed a aileron or elevator will rip any minute.
Very good flying, time to buy a Zeus 3170X from Hobby King.
Yes, with blenderm tape from Hobbyking, perfect for this :)
haha! great
Did you buy this as a PNF or a Kit
This is the kit version.
okay thanks. would you recommend it as a first glider? I am an experienced pilot just haven't play with the gliders yet
Kristian Hjorth Findsen Yes absolutly, its very easy to control and with no bad habits.
Tak for det :)
its ballet