RC Sailplanes.

RC Sailplanes are available in many types.

This beautiful sailplane features a fiberglass fuselage and finish covered wings.

The fuselage is spray painted and the wing span is 2600mm (102.4").

It is intended to be a true slope soarer and no tow hook is included.

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!

Take a visit to this page for more details on Thermal Soaring RC Gliders.

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!

Visit this page for information on the Slope Soaring Model Glider.

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.

Read more about Dynamic Soaring by visiting this page.

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.

Take a look at this page , for more details about the RC Electric Glider.

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