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.”

The TinyTail RC is an ultralight, red-tailed hawk-inspired RC glider. With a wingspan of 24″ and a flying weight of 45 grams, it boasts specially designed wings and wingtips that can adjust slightly to the air current, maximizing lift and offsetting the effects of gravity. True to its name, the TinyTail features a compact and aerodynamic tail, minimizing drag to achieve an optimal glide ratio. For more information click here

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Discus Launch RC Gliders ( DLG )

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.

 

Micro Beetle

The Micro Beetle is a super slow micro size radio controlled model airplane. This super small, super adorable micro beetle has been designed for ultimate slow flying characteristics. With short stubby wings and fuselage, this little beetle is equipped with a 10″ inch wing span and a tender flying wight of 20 grams, large wing area resulting in low wing loading contributes to maximum air time allowing slow graceful flights.
Click  here for information and images of the Micro Beetle

Fly On

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.

Delta Wing RC GLider Radio Control Hobby Airplane kitWith 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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thank you

super fun free flight on the market, easy to build and a joy to fly

Love it

I am absolutely addicted to my feather dlg glider, such a simple build and floats like a beauty so i would like to take this time to thank Lee for his wonderful work designing this lovely light weight ship

 by John on Micro Owl
Owl

I’ve never flown anything, ever… and this Owl is fantastic fun, left to its own devices its really stable, but with enough control surface to be quite acrobatic! Obviously i’ve crashed it alot, having never flown anything, but its still good to go. Really enjoyable.

i am enjoying flying my little beetle in the back yard, thank you MB for a great design and hoping to build the bigger version of the beetle in the near future, please 🙂

genius

genius simple design that works, truly light weight fun, do be careful if you will be using lamination film for wing covering to use low heat to prevent the wings from bending, using tissue covering you will be just fine

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 by Lorenso Fetam
Love my Feather

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

 by Armen
Feather Squared, my nephew is hooked.

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

 by Jim
Love my FireFly 2.0

thank you Lee for such an amazing light weight glider, waiting anxiously for summer to slope with my firefly, cheers from Main JimBee