I got to fly the real L-Spatz about 30 years ago, straight after I had just finished a 5:46hrs flight in a K7 to get my Silver C duration. I remember the L-Spatz having an uncovered porthole for teh DV panel, no trimmer, and flat plate top spoilers. The plane back released at 500ft after a violent launch and that was all the height I had to familiarise myself with it on an unfamiliar airfield. The spoilers were very ineffective and as I had had to stay close to the airfield due to the low release height, I was at the far end of the runway by the time I'd rolled to a halt. The plane handled pleasantly though (similar to a K8) and I'd have enjoyed a longer flight!
@@aviationcz Thanks, very helpful info. Can you tell me the specifications of the motor you use in the Bidule. Also how many tows before you change batteries.
I got to fly the real L-Spatz about 30 years ago, straight after I had just finished a 5:46hrs flight in a K7 to get my Silver C duration. I remember the L-Spatz having an uncovered porthole for teh DV panel, no trimmer, and flat plate top spoilers. The plane back released at 500ft after a violent launch and that was all the height I had to familiarise myself with it on an unfamiliar airfield. The spoilers were very ineffective and as I had had to stay close to the airfield due to the low release height, I was at the far end of the runway by the time I'd rolled to a halt. The plane handled pleasantly though (similar to a K8) and I'd have enjoyed a longer flight!
Was the L-Spatz build from a kit? If so, which one? Also, can you provide details regarding the tow plane which seems to be electric powered.
Glider is scratch build, tow plane - Bidule 2,5m, powered by 12S LiPol.
@@aviationcz Thanks, very helpful info. Can you tell me the specifications of the motor you use in the Bidule. Also how many tows before you change batteries.
@@mypanicbutton9194 I don't know the engine parameters. Any Dualsky motor. About 4-6 tows, it depends on the type of glider and the cut-off height.