I just bought my Libelle DLG! Ben Harber is a great pilot, I'm a subscriber to his channel. I like to see what he's up to! It's always something interesting!
Jeff did you ever get your launch dialed in on the Libelle or did it always curve to the left? I've had one for about a year and ended up creating some bad launch habits in an effort to get it to launch like some of the 1.5m models I've had a chance to launch (not my own). In watching some of my own launches on video, it appears that the wings may be flexing too much...maybe a bad technique on my part? Any advice? I know this was posted years ago
The right rudder compensation on a switch worked very well. I still have the glider but I don’t launch it anymore. It’s only a slope soaring airplane because I had some damage
I loved flying my ZEN. I also had a NEO which was the earlier version of the ZEN. Never did hear what happened to the designer/builder of these planes from overseas. He just dropped off the face of the earth one day.
What was the location that you guys met up at? Because I live in the city of Orange in the OC and I'm always looking for good places to fly my dlg. Great video by the way.
great video and Ive picked up some knowledge, thanks. Ive just bought a blaster 3.5 but my only problem is setting it up on my dx9. Are there any files available?
I know it's an older video but came across it while searching about DLG's. It looks like a great hobby to do next to the helicopters I fly usaly. But there is one thing holding me back and that is I can't make the launch technique because of a rotten ankle and I mean limping and constant pain rotten. And the guy says it's all about the swing the get height. Is there a way to still do this hobby with an other way to launch and get decent height and flight times or am I doomed to fly stuff powered with a motor.
Boy-Named-Zoen. As the guy said the launching of a DLG is pretty much fysic and there’s no other way to launch them(unless letting someone else do it). The only thing that comes close to it (if you don’t want to fly with a motor) is to buy/built a light 6/7 ft glider that you launch with a bungee cord.
Don't launch it so hard...?... ;) Seriously though; it's a good practice plane to learn the motions and modes, but no one should expect it to really hold up to competition-launches.
You should come out to FliteFest Ohio some time. There are a couple of us that Fly DLGs at FliteFest. I have met and talked to Ben at FlietFest but I did not know he flies DLGs so maybe we can get him to fly with us. Here is a video FliteTest filmed with the people I know that fly DLGs at FLiteFest: th-cam.com/video/E2lJSR61xZw/w-d-xo.html
Very cool- Ben is local to me so we get to hang out from time to time. I don’t think I can go to Ohio this year but it would be awesome- I’m hoping they find a venue for Flite Fest West again
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Those tips are huge. I have to implement a few of those too. Thank you for documenting & sharing Bens sharing! 🤩😄
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice. Thank you for the launch setup tips. Looking forward to apply these on my Libelle.
Whow, as a beginner out on my own, this makes a big difference for me. Thanks for passing this knowledge on!
Super those 7 flight modes!!!! 👌🏼 👌🏼 👌🏼
Thanks for filming, and not making me look like TOO much of an 'expert'. ;)
Just sharing what I've learned from one pilot to others. :D
that was a fun morning! Happy to share....
I just bought my Libelle DLG! Ben Harber is a great pilot, I'm a subscriber to his channel. I like to see what he's up to! It's always something interesting!
He’s a good dude!
Hey Jeff, now I find you always on DLGs :D! Cool
The doodle bug music ........ did you really need it?
Great info, thanks for sharing! What's Ben's channel?
Jeff did you ever get your launch dialed in on the Libelle or did it always curve to the left? I've had one for about a year and ended up creating some bad launch habits in an effort to get it to launch like some of the 1.5m models I've had a chance to launch (not my own). In watching some of my own launches on video, it appears that the wings may be flexing too much...maybe a bad technique on my part? Any advice? I know this was posted years ago
The right rudder compensation on a switch worked very well. I still have the glider but I don’t launch it anymore. It’s only a slope soaring airplane because I had some damage
I loved flying my ZEN. I also had a NEO which was the earlier version of the ZEN. Never did hear what happened to the designer/builder of these planes from overseas. He just dropped off the face of the earth one day.
I never got to experience a full carbon dlg, may be on my bucket list. I love the idea of free flight
great tips. my libelle will reach new heights now that I get the reason it was rolling on launch.
I'm starting to explore DLGs my self so found this video very interesting and informative. Thanks!
Thanks,,, it's like surfing for rc planes!
@@7demo7review Indeed, a lot of mechanisms reminded me of surfing!
I wonder what the forward speed of these gliders is at time of release.
Great info. Learned lots of new things Tnx
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
Man the need for mixing in rudder explained so much
Pretty cool :)
Very impressive way of launching a glider!
Have a great new week
It's impressive close up!
What was the location that you guys met up at? Because I live in the city of Orange in the OC and I'm always looking for good places to fly my dlg.
Great video by the way.
Looks like Irvine next to the 5 fwy. If you are still looking for places to fly Eldorado park has a great place to fly Rc electrics and gliders.
Please suggest...Plan, kits, and planes? "Tower"?
great video and Ive picked up some knowledge, thanks. Ive just bought a blaster 3.5 but my only problem is setting it up on my dx9. Are there any files available?
Not from me... I would like the get a serious DLG one day!!
Hi, what mix should I have to counteract turn at launch if my Dlg only has Ailerons? Thanks
Excuse me, what is the wing span?
Very nice brother...congrats!!!
Thank you!
Good info. I have a Libelle on order. Can't wait :)
My libelle tail broke the last 4" off the carbon- so sad- I need to replace the carbon rod,,,
+Jonathan Hatfield I repaired my libelle- love flying this airplane!
what is advantage of DLG compared with catapult
1 less piece of equipment
I know it's an older video but came across it while searching about DLG's. It looks like a great hobby to do next to the helicopters I fly usaly. But there is one thing holding me back and that is I can't make the launch technique because of a rotten ankle and I mean limping and constant pain rotten. And the guy says it's all about the swing the get height. Is there a way to still do this hobby with an other way to launch and get decent height and flight times or am I doomed to fly stuff powered with a motor.
Boy-Named-Zoen. As the guy said the launching of a DLG is pretty much fysic and there’s no other way to launch them(unless letting someone else do it). The only thing that comes close to it (if you don’t want to fly with a motor) is to buy/built a light 6/7 ft glider that you launch with a bungee cord.
bertvdlast that's a bummer. Well it's back to flying helicopters I guess. Thanks for the info couldn't find a straight answer on the forums.
Yeah, the launch is quite twisty so I think your screwed. You can take any dlg to the slope though. No need for an aggressive launch
7demo7 that would be an option if there were any slopes around 😌. But thanks for the reply.
At contests you can have a alternate launcher. Another option is F5K. Like F5J but for dlg.
good info thanks for sharing guys
Ben Harbor is legit; and I didn't know he flew and was so dang good at DLGs!!! Check out his youtube channel for some cool content.
+D Myers totally!!
You need Devinci resolve was voise isolation for that trafk
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FYI: For more info on 'tester' or 'trainer' DLG's, check out THIS thread on the FliteTest forums: forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?16730-nnDLG
Thanks Ben!
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there is some kind of annoying computer music playing on your video
This is where the libelle sucks... after some hard dlg launches the wings will twist :(
Yes, I saw your other comment- I'm mainly using this as a sloper so no problems man
Don't launch it so hard...?... ;)
Seriously though; it's a good practice plane to learn the motions and modes, but no one should expect it to really hold up to competition-launches.
You should come out to FliteFest Ohio some time. There are a couple of us that Fly DLGs at FliteFest. I have met and talked to Ben at FlietFest but I did not know he flies DLGs so maybe we can get him to fly with us. Here is a video FliteTest filmed with the people I know that fly DLGs at FLiteFest: th-cam.com/video/E2lJSR61xZw/w-d-xo.html
Very cool- Ben is local to me so we get to hang out from time to time. I don’t think I can go to Ohio this year but it would be awesome- I’m hoping they find a venue for Flite Fest West again