I have to finally admit that I don't own any chuck planes, but bigger can often be better when it comes to control surfaces. Thanx for the heads up mate.
Ive got one of these on my next BG purchase list... Ive got a bunch of 2S 450mah batteries for my micro quad & Im wondering what would be a good esc & motor to put on the front of this... Would you have any suggestions please? I'd prefer something thats NOT going to be spinning its guts out if possible & probably on a 5 or (most likely) 6inch prop... Thanks in advance, again! :D
This is the smallest motor I have tried, with a 12A Turnigy Plush ESC www.banggood.com/EMAX-MT1806-KV2280-Brushless-Motor-For-Multirotor-p-933931.html Works well on my N3utron with 5" prop
Amazing for just a chuck glider. Looks a bit lightweight for that strength of wind though... If I get one for sloping I'm thinking I might laminate it. Also do you think it would fly better with a bit of the polyhedral taken out?
Hi Andrew. First an enormous Thank-You for the many clips you have posted. In the past i flew for real (motor planes and some glider).Last year at 71 i started flying RC planes with your help and some other publishers. Your clips are always well organised and clear to understand even for strangers like me (Dutch living in France). Lots of suggestions i have applied on my planes. One request: as you know the U-glider very well, could you help me with my problem? why does he rear-up in growing wind and dive shortly after? it makes the flying difficut to conrol. In a steady wind it is a dream to fly and i can release the sticks. Nothing special: G-r6x under the wing, a 2s950mA and Esc in the nose. After your first clip about Cheetah i decided to do the same but (after your remark) added a servo on the rudder.It is not very efficient, but the stabilizer and ailerons (even not expanded) are sufficient for me. I have lots of fun with this little glider. So Once more: thank you, and don't stop posting
Hi Peter. Mine does the same. I think the motor needs to be angled down a little for level powered flight. I mixed some down elevator with throttle to reduce the problem
@@AndrewNewton HI Andrew. Maybe I wasn't clear with my question : my problem is in gliding mode without motor. In motor mode I mixed some down elevator with the throttle
My lunch is on a catapult Mine has 4 links bars Not sure about the performance because it's kind of raining a lot here It's really boring with the ducted fan but it looks cool I just call it the glider
Yeah, nice flyer, except for the Lipo battery. Here in Southern California we use Nimh so we don't cause a brush fire if crashing hard. But luckily Australia doesn't have that concern?
I don't know what it weighs, but I'm guessing it's close to the 250g mark. What a great way to avoid paying the £16.50 'Drone Registration' rip-off hobby tax here in the UK! Having said that, how long will it be before some government bod notices that RC nuts are having a lot of fun with teeny planes and micro motors and mini LiPos, and lowers the registration threshold to 50g...
I have an all white glider from eBay that looks just like that, haven't been able to decide fully how to mod it, won't be doing a slope soarer here but increasing it's control surfaces looked nice
Got my glider in the mail, just waiting on those 5g mg servos from banggood. Do you mind sharing your auw and what the slowest wind you think you have flown it it? Thanks man, have a great day.
@@AndrewNewton No Worries, Last Month I Flew A Maiden Sunset Fly On A New Aluna Power Glider Acroos The Street In Front Of My Ranch, Is A 50+ Acres Grass Field With Only One Big 40' Oak Tree At A Corner, Well Coming Around For Final The Wind Was Blowing 10-15 mph & I Stuffed It Right Into That Tree At Near Dark, I Guess My Depth Perseption Was Off By 20'... Took Me 1 Hour To Get It Down Next Day & Look For The Prop That Came Off In 18" Tall Grass For Another 1/2 To Find It... Damned Trees! LMAO
Not to quote anyone BUT the Chuckeetah looked more ""Authoritive"" than last time. Roll rate was unreal, looked like a lot of fun…. Strap the EDF to this...Hah!! Cheers mate…
Nice to see you sloping again. And nice flying too!
I have to finally admit that I don't own any chuck planes, but bigger can often be better when it comes to control surfaces.
Thanx for the heads up mate.
Living a lie Chuck Plains! Quick, go out and buy at least one.
Very nice Andrew, im thinking about getting the 1.2m bolt chuck glider for making into a sloper, this one of yours flies just sweet
haha love the ending!
Ive got one of these on my next BG purchase list...
Ive got a bunch of 2S 450mah batteries for my micro quad & Im wondering what would be a good esc & motor to put on the front of this...
Would you have any suggestions please?
I'd prefer something thats NOT going to be spinning its guts out if possible & probably on a 5 or (most likely) 6inch prop...
Thanks in advance, again! :D
This is the smallest motor I have tried, with a 12A Turnigy Plush ESC www.banggood.com/EMAX-MT1806-KV2280-Brushless-Motor-For-Multirotor-p-933931.html Works well on my N3utron with 5" prop
Amazing for just a chuck glider. Looks a bit lightweight for that strength of wind though...
If I get one for sloping I'm thinking I might laminate it.
Also do you think it would fly better with a bit of the polyhedral taken out?
For anything aerobatic no dihedral is best
Okay, I watched all the way to the end so I'll be the first to ask. Did you have to climb the tree? LOL!
Haha, it took me 10min to find it, well hidden in the bush. Yes it was a scary 1m climb but we both survived.
Hi Andrew. First an enormous Thank-You for the many clips you have posted. In the past i flew for real (motor planes and some glider).Last year at 71 i started flying RC planes with your help and some other publishers. Your clips are always well organised and clear to understand even for strangers like me (Dutch living in France). Lots of suggestions i have applied on my planes.
One request: as you know the U-glider very well, could you help me with my problem? why does he rear-up in growing wind and dive shortly after? it makes the flying difficut to conrol. In a steady wind it is a dream to fly and i can release the sticks. Nothing special: G-r6x under the wing, a 2s950mA and Esc in the nose.
After your first clip about Cheetah i decided to do the same but (after your remark) added a servo on the rudder.It is not very efficient, but the stabilizer and ailerons (even not expanded) are sufficient for me. I have lots of fun with this little glider. So Once more: thank you, and don't stop posting
Hi Peter. Mine does the same. I think the motor needs to be angled down a little for level powered flight. I mixed some down elevator with throttle to reduce the problem
@@AndrewNewton HI Andrew. Maybe I wasn't clear with my question : my problem is in gliding mode without motor. In motor mode I mixed some down elevator with the throttle
My lunch is on a catapult Mine has 4 links bars Not sure about the performance because it's kind of raining a lot here It's really boring with the ducted fan but it looks cool I just call it the glider
Yeah, nice flyer, except for the Lipo battery. Here in Southern California we use Nimh so we don't cause a brush fire if crashing hard. But luckily Australia doesn't have that concern?
Well that worked well! 👍😉
That flies much better now,
I'd have to say, that was a huge success with buckets of potential for further adventure. Very nice flying. Thanks for the inspiration.
With that battery you ought to be able to fly all afternoon!
Hmm, I know someone who might like this vid,
I enjoyed watching that. Thanks for sharing and nice flying!
I don't know what it weighs, but I'm guessing it's close to the 250g mark. What a great way to avoid paying the £16.50 'Drone Registration' rip-off hobby tax here in the UK!
Having said that, how long will it be before some government bod notices that RC nuts are having a lot of fun with teeny planes and micro motors and mini LiPos, and lowers the registration threshold to 50g...
130g as a sloper
It is more than a year since I last have flown, this looks so sexy that I really would like to find someplace where I can fly in peace.
Best of luck in your search!
Very good, +acrobatic
Wonderful!!
Sweet. Cheers
I have an all white glider from eBay that looks just like that, haven't been able to decide fully how to mod it, won't be doing a slope soarer here but increasing it's control surfaces looked nice
Nice flying and beautiful spot.
what about CG? more nose heavy or normal for best soaring?
More ballast in stronger wind. CG normal
Got my glider in the mail, just waiting on those 5g mg servos from banggood. Do you mind sharing your auw and what the slowest wind you think you have flown it it? Thanks man, have a great day.
180g to 250g spending on ballast. At this stage I have only tested the high wind end of the scale.
@@AndrewNewton thanks
Simply Awesome L@@Kin & Flyin! Thanks Mate PS LMAO At Tree Landin...
Ha, it's an unforgiving spot. Tree line, road then security fence around a demolition site
@@AndrewNewton No Worries, Last Month I Flew A Maiden Sunset Fly On A New Aluna Power Glider Acroos The Street In Front Of My Ranch, Is A 50+ Acres Grass Field With Only One Big 40' Oak Tree At A Corner, Well Coming Around For Final The Wind Was Blowing 10-15 mph & I Stuffed It Right Into That Tree At Near Dark, I Guess My Depth Perseption Was Off By 20'... Took Me 1 Hour To Get It Down Next Day & Look For The Prop That Came Off In 18" Tall Grass For Another 1/2 To Find It... Damned Trees! LMAO
I have one in the basement, perhaps it will be my winter project :)
Excellent. I'm sure you will do a proper job
Not to quote anyone BUT the Chuckeetah looked more ""Authoritive"" than last time.
Roll rate was unreal, looked like a lot of fun….
Strap the EDF to this...Hah!!
Cheers mate…
It's not perfect but pretty good for a Chucky
Brilliant response to mods. I'm gonna build floats for mine. Mounting them should be on cg?
Radical. Mount them anywhere, then make sure the CG is correct
Fun...and daring flying. Now I see why you took up scuba, too! Great flying.
Haha, only 2 planes have hit the water, but they do float well
What motor and battery setup do you recommend for mostly slope soaring but motor for emergencies?
Dont know about motor, something tiny. 950 2S battery work for me
How does this one handle inverted? Also looks kinda prone to stalling on the turns.
Not good inverted, likes to tip stall in turns.
Andrew Newton Jedi Master of chuck glider. The force is strong with this one.🏆😁👍🇬🇧