Type : Standard class
Wing span : 100 in.
Airfoil : Eppler 205
Surface : 741 sq. in.
Wing loading: 9 on./sq. ft.
Weight : 46 on.
Channels : rudder, elevator and airbrakes
Materials : balsa
Source : Dynaflite Kit
Comments :
The second glider that I have built and whose I have not again truly exploited possibilities. I have chosen this model because of its price and its more effective wing profile. With its two section wing and its removable elevator (full flying stab), it is not cumbersome to pack. I found interesting to have air brakes to get out of powerful thermals and to obtain from more precise landings. During my first flight I made a low altitude crash resulting from a tip-stall. Not much damage but enough so that I could not fly again this day. This model must be flown much faster than a Gentle Lady. I have added some more wash-out and I have flown it again since, but the rudder still need adjustment. Construction : instructions are very minimal (no photograph), but a precise plan is provided and the quality of the balsa is good. For an experienced scratch builder this is a good sailplane.
©, André La Rochelle
97-09-28
