Micro RC Gliders & Airplanes
Radio Control Gliders Airplanes Micro Size & Ultralight Fun
RC Discus Launch Gliders (DLG) typically range in size from small to large and are radio-controlled sailplanes launched using a discus launch method from the wing tip. Achieving altitude without the aid of a motor elicits a sensation that is difficult to articulate. Nature furnishes us with everything we need, from thermal lift to wind power, allowing us hours of serene relaxation in the outdoors.
What is the purpose of lift? It is to keep an airplane airborne by counteracting the force of gravity. Unfortunately, the fundamental concept of weight (W = mg) for efficient flight has been overlooked in many modern model RC gliders and airplanes. The weight of an airplane plays a critical role not only in the excitement of soaring but also in aspects as basic as flight duration and utilization of thermal lift. While most models are crafted from molded EPO foam, renowned for its durability, its mass comes at a cost.
“A glider with the least amount of weight has the potential to gain altitude with ease.”
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Mastering the techniques of riding thermals and comprehending wind flow and direction, utilizing the rudder to control yaw, managing airspeed, and grasping the fundamentals of flight are essential skills.
The distinction in pressure between the upper and lower surfaces of an airplane wing generates the force known as lift. Aerodynamics categorize the force generated by a glider’s wings into two components: “Lift” and “Drag.”
Lift: The aerodynamic force exerted by the wings perpendicular (at right angles) to the incoming airflow.
Drag: The aerodynamic force exerted on the wings parallel (in line) with the incoming airflow.
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Every single human being has a level deep inside their mind that will bring total calmness. Meditation gives you that space between you and your body, between you and your mind. Flying RC Gliders has been proven to bring forth tangible benefits, in particular a more restful and focused mind. I have found myself able to concentrate deeply on the task at hand, to better adjust the volume on distracting background noise of ever growing stressful lifestyle we all encounter day by day.
If you are new to this wonderful RC hobby, here you can find some helpful information on building a hand launch glider or DLG. Find out what the best DLG glider is for beginners.
With RC gliders, the fun factor starts with the knowledge to utilize environmental forces of mother nature such as wind, thermals, trees, altitude, the heat and the cold. Being mindful of your surrounding, taking in a deep breath of fresh air and dancing with nature. The art of gliding might take years of practice for some to fine tune, but the experience and journey is quite meditative and breathtaking.
RC Thermal Soaring – Thermal lift is when warm air rises from the earths surface due to the suns warmth. Similar to hot air balloons as hot air is less dense than cool air, the heated air causes the balloon to rise. Buoyancy is an upward force that the air exerts helping in the lift factor. As long as warm air is constant, your rc glider will be able to sustain continuous lift.
RC Slope Soaring – Slope Soaring or Ridge Lift is when wind hits the face of a cliff side or the side of a hilltop. When wind hits a slope surface, the direction of the wind is forced upward generating lift.
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The kits are fun to build and helped to introduce the hobby to my daughters as their first build’s. They fly exceptionally well and have ridiculous flight times. Could not recommend more!
I finally had the chance to build and fly my Tiny Tail. The first launch was a disaster—I forgot to set the launch mode, and it looped right back, hitting me square in the buttox! Luckily, no damage was done. On the second launch, I made sure to activate the launch mode, and it was perfect. The flight was smooth, and I managed to soar around my local baseball field for a solid 40 minutes. I’m definitely ordering another one!
Love the design any idea of when you might stock it. Or if too difficult any idea if you might make plans for older designs available?
Love to get this just email me when you start making kits
i absolutely love your tinytail kit, the packaging alone is something to behold. many many thanks for this wonderful glider, i can not wait to build it.
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I live in Australia shipping did take 2 weeks but arrived in excellent condition, i am now building my feather and truly enjoy the step by step build technique used, thanks much from down under can not wait to get skybound
My nephew is only 14 and I am 42 and have no flight experience but have some knowledge. I bought a Feather DLG Glider from MicroBirds and my nephew got a nice spektrum controller with ton of range and good battery life. I received my feather dlg rc glider in 2 days after order. The package came so nicely done and everything was in tact. I along with his dad began the building process and it was a success thanks to the step by step videos tutorial. We went to the park and it was a windy day but humid and hot as well. He was so excited to fly this new bird and boy did he fly it. He gain much altitude and was able to keep the bird up in the air for about two and half minutes. I was shocked he is only 14 and his experience is not that much. We we all happy that day ate some sandwiches and called it a day. Thank you MicroBirds for your exceptional service and shipping and quality of the kit. You have my business for life. Thank you
thank you Lee for such an amazing light weight glider, waiting anxiously for summer to slope with my firefly, cheers from Main JimBee