RE: [RCSE] Beginner sailplane recommendations

I have assembled and flown both Easy Star and Easy Glider (non-motorized version) and recommend the Easy Star as a first plane to learn on. It glides very well and is much easier to handle and transport on the ground. As was mentioned by Ed Anderson, Easy Glider does not penetrate well unless it

Re: [RCSE] DLG models for a newcomer

If you can handle a HLG, why not go for the best? I almost ruined my left knee trying to discus launch inadequate DLGs before I finally quit and waited for my Blaster. It is a cinch to build, lauches high and stays up a looong time. The only fault is the wing. Don't grab it or it will crush.

[RCSE] Good vendor alert

Steven Belknap Diversity Model Aircraft 858 693 8188 FlyDMA.com Ordering via the internet from my military station in Korea, my packages arrive a month late at times. My order of a NEU motor from Steven of Diversity Model Aircraft was shipped in the first days of August but I had no notice of

Re: [RCSE] 'Hitec/MPX Easy Glider F5J Sailplane - canopy clip warning

Gordy, I too look forward to flying the Easy Glider as a step up from the Easy Star in the near future. I am on my 4th Easy Star, one of which I added flaps and ailerons. I love the Easy Star as a trainer plane for all stages of a pilot's development as it minimizes the burden on the pocket

Re: [RCSE] Nimh batteries - LiPos

We here in Korea use LiPo's almost exclusively now. I charge my LiPos only at 1C and have had no problems. Key to dealing with the hour of charging time is having more than 1 battery for each airframe and having at least 3 planes out in the field with me :) Hee-Choon Sam Lee Seoul, Korea

Re: [RCSE] GliderKing down for good.

About 4 years ago when I got interested in hand launch gliders, I found your site and learned many things about flying gliders. I thank you and wish you all the best. May you always be an inspiration and encouragement to fliers of all ages and types. Hee-Choon Sam Lee Seoul, Korea Member of

Re: [RCSE] Albuquerque Soaring

I'd like to second this message of thanks to the Albuquerque Soaring Association. I, too, had the opportunity to spend a week in Albuquerque in August and found out about the ASA from a message posted on RCSE by Richard Shagam. Richard Dick drove me out to the sod farm and Dan Tandberg drove me