Most people dont realize that the shape of this wing is not for style, but for aerodynamic function. Dave Thornburg, the designer, wanted to eliminate the washout (downward twist at the tips) without making the wing tipstall. This wing is built flat but the enlarged sections near the tips add lift where needed to prevent tip stalls. The premise is that since the inner and outer portions of the wing are not 'fighting' eachother, it will be more efficient in flight.
Such a beautiful steady little glider. It's not until you catch it half way through the video and then again at the end that you remember just how small it is. Expert flying and wonderful camera work against that stormy copper sky. Thanks J & C and WW (Woodfield's Wings)
Beautiful model - but small. To keep in focus and "filling the frame" - well the lady gets lots of practice but even so there are two gifted people here.
I have the LSF Mini BoT with 78” wingspan still in the box. Just purchased the JH Industries BoT. How is this to build? Looks like it’s a beautiful flier.
John, that is one of my all-time favorite birds .. all in yellow WoW! Very stable bird .. thanks for doing this one mini!!! Awesome. Ed in Phoenix writes
Almost no other sailplane as recognizable as BOT! I have a signed copy of Mr. Thornburds book Old Buzzard. In the book he described his theory of the ultimate RC sailplane. Some of which he attempted to build into the BOT. Things like in flight movable CG, an easily movable tow hook, the famous, functional and beautiful outer panel wing design. I think i remember he disliked balanced control surfaces and it seems there were a few other things not coming to mind. I helped a buddy incorporate the in flight movable CG into his full size BOT and the idea proved successful in everyway! John your mini BOT was pure pleasure to watch! She really can move when asked to, very nimble, and very elegant! Thanks for sharing with us, it truely is a hilight in my day to have coffee and watch a new episode of you doing your thing!!! Thanks again!
Beautiful! I saw Josh’s video about the gentle lady and the bird of time mini’s. I’ve built a full size gentle lady, would like to build this little bird of time
Once again you have inspired me Sir John. Josh sent me a mini BOT a few months ago and your fine video has provided me motivation to get the pins and glue out this week! Your model flew a little faster than I expected. Was it very windy that day? Also did you use the larger rudder option? As usual, an inspiring, well flown, nicely fixed production. Many thanks!
Beautiful sailplane, beautiful scenery, and beautiful music. I love watching your videos. I don’t share your love of transparent coverings. How about some vintage designs covered in translucent silkspan, or some other fabric? And some modern designs with opaque covering. The original Bird of Time had a really lovely color scheme. Keep up the good work. Don’t fall off the hillside.
100 gram, 2 channel micro Bird of Time, maiden flight.
Built from a J&H Aerospace Laser cut kit.
Gotta have it!
Most people dont realize that the shape of this wing is not for style, but for aerodynamic function. Dave Thornburg, the designer, wanted to eliminate the washout (downward twist at the tips) without making the wing tipstall. This wing is built flat but the enlarged sections near the tips add lift where needed to prevent tip stalls. The premise is that since the inner and outer portions of the wing are not 'fighting' eachother, it will be more efficient in flight.
Best looking glider design of all time 👍
i had a bird of time before but did not slope well. would not turn vary well. a guy on ebay sells a arf with alerions and flaps.
Superb model with a vintage looking wing.Efficiency added to elegance.Bravo et merci mr.John!
cool glider. AL from usa
As always; majestic built, flying and photography. Pure pleasure watching your clips.
Such a beautiful steady little glider. It's not until you catch it half way through the video and then again at the end that you remember just how small it is. Expert flying and wonderful camera work against that stormy copper sky. Thanks J & C and WW (Woodfield's Wings)
More brilliant magic in motion from the Perranporth Flugzeuwerke. Bravo!
Beautiful model - but small. To keep in focus and "filling the frame" - well the lady gets lots of practice but even so there are two gifted people here.
Excellent
Just a pleasant video to watch John. Only one problem, it's too short! Thanks!
I didn’t know this was a thing. New kit about to be ordered
Does John build these wonderful , flying machines, and the music selection is so approiate. Great things Thanks. Miller
Made by Josh Finn of J&H Aerospace.
I have the LSF Mini BoT with 78” wingspan still in the box. Just purchased the JH Industries BoT. How is this to build?
Looks like it’s a beautiful flier.
Those are classic planes no matter what size. Thanks Johns
👍👍👍
You beat me to it! Just about to begin building mine.
John, that is one of my all-time favorite birds .. all in yellow WoW! Very stable bird .. thanks for doing this one mini!!! Awesome. Ed in Phoenix writes
Almost no other sailplane as recognizable as BOT! I have a signed copy of Mr. Thornburds book Old Buzzard. In the book he described his theory of the ultimate RC sailplane. Some of which he attempted to build into the BOT. Things like in flight movable CG, an easily movable tow hook, the famous, functional and beautiful outer panel wing design. I think i remember he disliked balanced control surfaces and it seems there were a few other things not coming to mind. I helped a buddy incorporate the in flight movable CG into his full size BOT and the idea proved successful in everyway! John your mini BOT was pure pleasure to watch! She really can move when asked to, very nimble, and very elegant! Thanks for sharing with us, it truely is a hilight in my day to have coffee and watch a new episode of you doing your thing!!! Thanks again!
I did not know about the original Bird of Time having a moveable CG. All very interesting and something I’d like to have an experiment with someday..
Beautiful! I saw Josh’s video about the gentle lady and the bird of time mini’s. I’ve built a full size gentle lady, would like to build this little bird of time
beautiful as always ! The BOT wings remind me of the Mini MOA.
Just wonderful, bird of a time, my favorite glider.
Flew a 2M BoT back in the day. It was always my favorite.
They're a pretty looking glider for sure😍👍
What lovely little beauty! Light as a feather. Beautiful camera work silhouetting against the clouds - some of your best yet!
Dave Thornburg is smiling!
That's my new favorite! Well done!
Seeing that beautiful model wheel and dance to that marvelous music, against that stunning backdrop of cloud and sea, is the perfect start to my day!
Happy memories, thanks.
So cool ! Thanks
Flies really nice, what a great little kit.
What equipment did you use?
Nice! Waiting on wiring parts to finish mine!
Ha, cute!
i wanna see your build videos!
Oh that is beautiful!
Fantastic !!!
Nice 😎
Cute! 🤩
Once again you have inspired me Sir John. Josh sent me a mini BOT a few months ago and your fine video has provided me motivation to get the pins and glue out this week! Your model flew a little faster than I expected. Was it very windy that day? Also did you use the larger rudder option? As usual, an inspiring, well flown, nicely fixed production. Many thanks!
I think it was blowing about 5-6 mph. I decided to go with the larger rudder. Good luck with the build!
@@SlopeRCGliders Thank you!
Beautiful sailplane, beautiful scenery, and beautiful music.
I love watching your videos.
I don’t share your love of transparent coverings.
How about some vintage designs covered in translucent silkspan, or some other fabric?
And some modern designs with opaque covering.
The original Bird of Time had a really lovely color scheme.
Keep up the good work.
Don’t fall off the hillside.
Very nice ..it flight just like ..it have ailerons..isn' t..it?
It’s just rudder and elevator
Building one and it is such an easy kit! Curious...what presumably light covering did you use?
It’s a lovely little kit. I used lightspan on mine.
Just finished my Micro BOT electric version today. Can't wait to maiden it.
Good luck.
Thanks John
Great flyer!
Beautiful
Good looking plane !
Petite, well proportioned, lively, cute and with a shapely tail.
Were she a girl I'd ask her out.
With that body and the grace and elegance that goes with it, Id be too frightened to as her out! 😂😂
Buena ladera. 😍
There was an injection on RCGroups about you flying a Hobie Hawk. It's something I would like to see.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Hobie Hawk in the U.K.
@@SlopeRCGliders How do I contact you to work out the particulars to make this happen?
Sent you a couple emails.
do you know the weasel slope glider?
My Brother has a weasel but I’ve never flown it.
So you build a new plane almost every day?
It normally takes me about a week to build something from scratch
@@SlopeRCGliders impressive
Bouncy li'l Bot! Love the music, any chance you have the title?
Its called Pink Sunrise. Downloaded from the TH-cam Audio Library
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