I'm a relatively experienced DLG pilot. I must have hundreds of flights on my Elf by now, maybe more. I can't really disagree with the review, as it flies very well for its size. However, I have a few comments.: -After a while, if you're not really careful, the back edge of the nose cone and the forward edge of the fuselage can get a bit bent where they meet, which is annoying. -IMHO, the model is too light. However, that's easy to fix if you can find the space for a little lead. Recommend you get the smallest receiver you can find. Also, a single lipo around 150 mAh will probably let you fly for an hour or so. Anything larger and you may need tail weight! -If you use D-47's, you'll need to restrict the elevator throw if you don't want it to be super sensitive. (I may have the c.g. a bit further back from the reviewer, though.) When you restrict the travel, any errors in the servo's position have an increased effect on the stab's angle. With a smaller servo, maybe you could use a servo arm hole that was closer to the center, and get less throw mechanically, though I'm not sure which really small servos are accurate. I've been thinking about making a taller stab mount to make room for a longer "horn", giving less throw. -My Elf has a bunch of separate guides for the pushrods. I suspect these are quite draggy and they are definitely easy to knock off. Recommend using thin walled, bondable teflon tubing instead, if you can find some. -Recommend using epoxy to glue in the pegs. Both of mine have come loose. The best epoxy will be a kind that's meant as glue rather than for laying up composites, and will set slowly. It might be a good idea to put the rudder control horn in with epoxy as well, and maybe a few other things. -The model is small enough that it's easy to put in the care in one piece. However, don't put the model where you'll elbow the tail when you turn around while backing up. My Elf is currently out of service until I do the repairs. I've made a small case from foam board to protect it, but on that occasion I was too lazy to use it. I wouldn't be making all these comments if I hadn't flown the Elf a lot, which means I really enjoy it.
Had mine about 5 years? Very high quality and we'll worth the money over cheaper makes. Bit of a struggle to fit all the electronics because of so little room. I have many models, but I get so much more enjoyment out of this because skill and thought are needed for a decently long flight. It's very strong, once because of receiver failure and once because of the elevator linkage slipping, it ploughed into admiringly soft grass about half inch in depth with no damage! Really wished they would make one with a slightly longer wingspan, so you could have a larger choice of servos ,receiver and battery, also, you could fit alierons, if the same company would make this larger model, I would buy it yesterday!
funny thing... I watched this vid a while back... went back today and re-watched it... noticed you are flying out at JSCRC field... i'm 98% certain I met you at last months meeting (I brought my 13 y/o son with me)... I need to get out there and join the club soon :)
Waiting for mine! I read about this now that I was searching for something and it looks to be great! 7 years later its design is still actual although the fabric in the Ukraine was bombed :(
@@HobbyView thank. But I am having trouble finding a batty like that. Which exact battery do you have? And where exactly did you get it?? I really appreciate your help I have my elf all built and just need to get a battery.
I used a Hitec Rx and single 3.7v Lithium battery. The Hitecs have no problem running on 1s LiPos. The Spektrum specs say their receivers will also run on 3.7 volts. But I've never tested it.
Lol.. Don't worry about you first Dlg being a bad attempt... I had that model too... Chopstick I think it was called... It was a horrible attempt at a Dlg.... Basically it wasn't !!
Nice review, and a great little product. Is that a rocket facility in the background? are you a rocket engineer? would explain the jokes about hydrogen. Few people know it's much lighter than helium. nice catch!!
I'm a relatively experienced DLG pilot. I must have hundreds of flights on my Elf by now, maybe more. I can't really disagree with the review, as it flies very well for its size.
However, I have a few comments.:
-After a while, if you're not really careful, the back edge of the nose cone and the forward edge of the fuselage can get a bit bent where they meet, which is annoying.
-IMHO, the model is too light. However, that's easy to fix if you can find the space for a little lead. Recommend you get the smallest receiver you can find. Also, a single lipo around 150 mAh will probably let you fly for an hour or so. Anything larger and you may need tail weight!
-If you use D-47's, you'll need to restrict the elevator throw if you don't want it to be super sensitive. (I may have the c.g. a bit further back from the reviewer, though.) When you restrict the travel, any errors in the servo's position have an increased effect on the stab's angle. With a smaller servo, maybe you could use a servo arm hole that was closer to the center, and get less throw mechanically, though I'm not sure which really small servos are accurate. I've been thinking about making a taller stab mount to make room for a longer "horn", giving less throw.
-My Elf has a bunch of separate guides for the pushrods. I suspect these are quite draggy and they are definitely easy to knock off. Recommend using thin walled, bondable teflon tubing instead, if you can find some.
-Recommend using epoxy to glue in the pegs. Both of mine have come loose. The best epoxy will be a kind that's meant as glue rather than for laying up composites, and will set slowly. It might be a good idea to put the rudder control horn in with epoxy as well, and maybe a few other things.
-The model is small enough that it's easy to put in the care in one piece. However, don't put the model where you'll elbow the tail when you turn around while backing up. My Elf is currently out of service until I do the repairs. I've made a small case from foam board to protect it, but on that occasion I was too lazy to use it.
I wouldn't be making all these comments if I hadn't flown the Elf a lot, which means I really enjoy it.
lr21643 I’m thinking of getting into dlg and this was some great info I appreciate cheers!
Good comments and advice, thanks
Bought an Elf yesterday, same colors as yours too! Your video is great and helped me pull the trigger and buy one. Thanks Fitz!
Had mine about 5 years? Very high quality and we'll worth the money over cheaper makes. Bit of a struggle to fit all the electronics because of so little room. I have many models, but I get so much more enjoyment out of this because skill and thought are needed for a decently long flight. It's very strong, once because of receiver failure and once because of the elevator linkage slipping, it ploughed into admiringly soft grass about half inch in depth with no damage! Really wished they would make one with a slightly longer wingspan, so you could have a larger choice of servos ,receiver and battery, also, you could fit alierons, if the same company would make this larger model, I would buy it yesterday!
Great video, I like the humble approach you take.
great to see..... have yet to explore this wonderful aspect of r/c flying your video encouraged me.... greeting from soaring nut in New Zealand x
I like a man that is honest about his mistakes :) Great review, thanks for sharing, you've convinced me to have a try the ELF.
What a great video. That's amazing how high you can launch a DLG.
I watched your video last year. Lots of fun then and now. Thanks
Good review Fitz! Thanks with the decision making process.
funny thing... I watched this vid a while back... went back today and re-watched it... noticed you are flying out at JSCRC field... i'm 98% certain I met you at last months meeting (I brought my 13 y/o son with me)... I need to get out there and join the club soon :)
Waiting for mine! I read about this now that I was searching for something and it looks to be great! 7 years later its design is still actual although the fabric in the Ukraine was bombed :(
hey great video. I'm looking to get into dlgs and your enthusiasm was infectious. Thanks for making my day better!
"But it was relatively calm" next thing you know glider almost standing still in the air
Cool, this is encouragement for me to earn my DLG wings. I was thinking of buying a UMX Whipit to start, Thanks for posting!
Very nice and encouraging video. So thank you for providing it.
Nice review. Enjoy your sense of humor.
How do you set it up?
Great aerial video shots and I have one on the way! Laurie NZ 10/2020
Well done. Excellent video! Thanks.
Ah... JSC.. learned to fly there between 1980 and 1982.. good times
One of the funniest lines I've ever heard, fly flatulence lol
Do these not come with everything installed? on the website it seems as if it was... looking to buy one of these
Nice video and great little flyer.
I didn't see that you had a build video for the ELF...was it at all difficult?
I bought it used, so it was already built. I don't see it as particularly complicated as the wing is pre-built at factory .
Great video! What battery are you using for that?
Single cell lipo
@@HobbyView thank. But I am having trouble finding a batty like that. Which exact battery do you have? And where exactly did you get it?? I really appreciate your help I have my elf all built and just need to get a battery.
@@bigshatzo1969 you can see it at 0:52 300mah, 1s Nanotech from HobbyKing.
i want one!!!!!
Which rx and battery?
I have a elf on order with d47s. I need to figure out the battery and a dsmx rx. Any ideas??
I used a Hitec Rx and single 3.7v Lithium battery. The Hitecs have no problem running on 1s LiPos. The Spektrum specs say their receivers will also run on 3.7 volts. But I've never tested it.
HobbyView cool thanks man. Don’t want to smoke out my servos like in the vid!
Great vid, thank you sir 👍
why did the servo smoke? just wondered..thanks!
I’ve had same burnout of servos for no apparent reason. Would love to hear why it happened. Any offers?
Lol.. Don't worry about you first Dlg being a bad attempt... I had that model too... Chopstick I think it was called... It was a horrible attempt at a Dlg.... Basically it wasn't !!
Sounds pretty windy for relatively calm day 😜
There is something special about gliders .. especially dlg
Nice video..amazing flights.
0:36 Outrageous comment! Common housefly flatulence weighs 0.0375 nanograms.
Love your vids brother. Keep posting
Haha fly flatulence. Nice one Fitz lol
Lightest thing I could think of, haha.
How cheap and where from please?
You can get it in the US from Kennedy Composits: www.kennedycomposites.com/elf.htm
$177
Perhaps you could clarify, there is also a very similar Vladimir Elf!
It is my understanding that they are the same plane. You might want to check the forums on RCGroups.
great video
Nice review, and a great little product.
Is that a rocket facility in the background? are you a rocket engineer? would explain the jokes about hydrogen. Few people know it's much lighter than helium.
nice catch!!
FPVREVIEWS , yes. That is the Saturn V rocket display at Space Center Houston. And yes, i play an engineer in real life (but not a rocket one)
Hydrogen may be much lighter than helium, but both are very light compared to air, so the extra buoyancy isn't that much.
What's the difference between pure gases, expanded at sea level, in KG per M2? or percentage-wise?
I would be surprised, and a little dismayed, to meet up with any adult who did not know that hydrogen is lighter than helium.
Amazing..
So how much is it? And where do you get one?
www.kennedycomposites.com/elf.htm
Glider good flying manuver in air
practice makes perfect!.
I love it...👍
1,2 and 3 , in sky
Aeromodelling
2024 BUMPITYY BUMP ... Cheers
I smoke down purpose for sensationalism