Re: Recommendation for a glider

Stefan Pettersen wrote:
> "The Natural Philosopher" <a@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> skrev i melding 
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>> Stefan Pettersen wrote:
>>> Hi guys.  Can anyone point me to a sailplane thats not to big and has 
>>> electric motor for starting?
>>> I need something to toss in the air on weekends.  I now have 4 kids
from 
>>> 0 to 7, and getting to the airfield isn't easy.  I'd like it to be ARF
or 
>>> close to it.
>>> What plane would you recommend?
>>>
>>> Stefan Pettersen
>>> Stavanger
>>> Norway
>> Protech Alpha.
>>
>> I started on this one. Think its still going.
>>
>> Or multiplex easystar.
> 
> Thanks!  I see the easystar is easier to get hold of where I live.  Do
you 
> know if the 900mAh 6 cell battery can be substitutet with a lipo-pack,
or is 
> that not recommended?
> 

definitely recommended!

2s 1000-1300 will be similar weight, more power and MUCH more duration.

dont expect more than a slow crawl to altiude with the stock motor 
though. Wear it out and buy a brushless!


> Stefan Pettersen 
> 
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