RC Sailplanes.

RC Sailplanes are available in many types.

Photo shows the Flying Dream 5~6 Channel ASH-26 2600mm ARF Radio Remote Control RC Glider. Click on the link for more information from NITROPLANES.COM or to buy one of these beautiful models. With a wing span of 2600mm( 102.4"), a fiberglass fuselage and built-up wings and a price of $119.95-this is hard to resist!

The world of RC gliders can be divided into many sub-divisions, generally determined by the type of flying site utilized.

Thermal Soaring.

 This type of glider flying is generally accomplished from a flat flying field, with a large open space. Sod farms are ideal for this activity. (Of course permission of the owner is required, prior to flying)

Flight duration is largely determined by height achieved at launch and the degree of thermal activity, along with the pilots skill!

The above photo of the  Flying Dream 5~6 Channel ASH-26 2600mm ARF Radio Remote Control RC Glider, is a prime example of a Scale Thermal Soaring Glider.

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Slope Soaring.

The great advantage of Slope Soaring, is that the method of launch can be a simple toss into the breeze, directly blowing onto the face of the hill! Flight times can be as long as you like-assuming the wind continues to blow in the correct direction!

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Dynamic Soaring.

Maybe the latest type of soaring. This is not for the faint of heart! The model attrition rate can be very high and speeds achieved can be amazing! Dynamic soaring produces the highest speeds of any RC airplane-even the gas turbines.

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The Electric RC Glider.

This type is usually used for thermal soaring. The modern electric powered glider is an efficient method of gaining altitude. With the weight (and cost) of the new electrical systems coming down, this type of RC sailplane is very popular.

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