| R/C Sailplanes |
| Carl Goldberg SOPHISTICATED LADY. An all wood open bay wing construction, 2 meter entry level plane. 2 channel Elevator-Rudder controls. A very doscile and great plane to learn sailplane dynamics and principles of flight. |
| Carl Goldberg GENTLE LADY. An all wood open bay wing construction generally the same as its sister plane above. A classic worth building and flying. This one was left to me from my fathers collection, |
| Hobby Shack RIDGE-RUNT. This is an entry level 2 channel aileron-rudder model. Open bay construction, all wood model. A decent trainer step towards composite models. |
| This is a Bob Martin Models COYOTE slope flyer. 70" swept winspan 2 channel aerobatic ship that requires new and improved flying skills. A challenging step but a fun one when flying in strong slope lift conditions. This plane also advances one's building skills. |
| Now we're moving into combat flyng and tight maneuverability as well as durability. The Cheetah Models SUPER-CHEETAH is a great aileron trainer, fun flyer that can be a very serious contender for the skies. This plane is about the most durable and survivable plane in my quiver. A classic worth seeking in any condition and restoring. |
| This is an original "scratch built" GIGOLO designed by Dale Winder and later distributed by Hobby Shack. A very aerobatic pattern plane with symmetrical airfoil. 60" span and a real handful until you get happy with its responsiveness. It can perform any and all trick maneuvers as much as you can feed it. |
| My second scratch built plane called the STELETTO. A little sleeker and a bit more quick equally maneuverable as the GIGOLO. |
| CR Aircraft CLIMAX 60" hand launch plane. Only 14oz in total weight and loves to catch thermal lift in most any shcool yard field. |
| By 1992 the need for speed kicked in and we developed the EXCELORATOR, 80" wooden missile. Patterned after the famous V-Max this heavy plane is reserved for those heavy slope lift days when you want to fly big aerobatics or just want to speed around filling that need for an adrenalin rush! VIDEO |
| The RAPTOR was next developed as a 6 channel full-house ship. Aileron, flaps, rudder and elevator flight controls to be able to fly the full spectrum of the hobby. This is a 80" version with a E374 airfoil. Very smooth and precise ship that trains one to go to the next and ultimate step of RC Sailplaning. |
| The Mark Allan F3B-EAGLE above in 1993 was one of the worlds leading competition planes for the championship caliber pilot. My flying buddy and I built one together to explore the ultimate RC sailplane experience. 109" RG-15 airfoil full house ship weighing 83oz. The plane can be configured to carry another 64oz of lead ballast for extended kinetic penetration energy. This is a multi-task composite plane that is a dream to fly. It can literally be flown vertical to the earth at very high altitudes and withstand a quick 90 degree level off over 150mph without failure! My NEED 4 SPEED was finally met with the Eagle! Where does it stand today (Aug 2009)? I was absent from the sport since 1997 and have returned invigorated to pick up where I left off but in a new direction. Currently I am re-introducing a classic all wood ship called the GRYPHON. This is a highly aerobatic 71" wing that I have always wanted but was unable to source back in the day. I have the written approval rights to reproduce this model from its owner, Bob Martin. Below are a couple photos and video of the build for your viewing pleasure. For more info go to the build log on RCGroups.com here. Click for the 393mph World Speed record with a 100" radio controlled sailplane. Thats right, NO MOTOR! I hope you have enjoyed this RC Sailplane journey...EJ |