Tiny Tail 24″ Ultralight Red Tail Hawk Inspired RC Glider Kit/Free Flight

RC Electric Glider – Slope Glider – Free Flight Glider

IN STOCK *Limited kits available Select from drop down menu for more options package options explained below

TT KIT – USA $86.00 USDTT Power – USA $125.00 USDTT Ultra – USA $144.00 USDTT Kit – Internationa $98.00 USDTT Power – Internationa $138.00 USDTT Ultra – Internationa $156.00 USDShort Kit – USA $58.00 USDBungee System – USA $25.00 USDBungee System – Int.$36.00 USD

Decal Sticker Colors – *Power Pack ONLY

fluorescent Orangefluorescent greenfluorescent pinkFerrari yellow – OUT OF STOCKdark greenBlackBlue

Tissue Covering Colors

WhiteBlackflorescent greenflorescent pinkflorescent orangeyellownavy blue

Love at First Flight

Birds have mastered the art of flying for millions of years, showcasing their remarkable physical prowess in the natural world. Avian species like eagles and hawks have extraordinary capabilities ascending effortlessly to significant heights above canyons, mountains and hilltops. Designing artificial wings for radio controlled flight poses a intricate challenge, incorporating various elements like aerodynamics, materials science, and engineering. Having observed eagles and hawks for many years, their flight patterns serve as essential parameters that must be taken into account when designing aircrafts.

The TinyTail features specially crafted wings and wingtips that adjust slightly to the air current, optimizing lift and counteracting the force of gravity for an ideal aerodynamic flight response.  Tiny Tail provides an expansive wing area, coupled with meticulously designed reflexed wings and wingtips very similar to red tailed hawks, enhancing the laminar flow area on the wing surface and reducing drag for seamless and prolonged thermal glides. The carefully designed washout wingtips serve to break up turbulence while in flight, reducing air resistance and making flight more efficient. For the past century, the main emphasis in aircraft design has been on reducing drag, as the power needed for level flight is closely tied to the drag encountered at a specific velocity.

We have taken note from the Prandtl wing theory and designed the Tiny Tail with a wing-washout, a deliberate twist in the wing, ensures that the wingtip maintains a lower angle of attack than the wing root. This design promotes perfect laminar flow, preventing wingtip stalls and contributing to an overall efficient flight experience. Prior experiments have demonstrated the capability of generating thrust instead of drag at the wingtips, eliminating the necessity for a tail and enhancing overall efficiency.

TinyTail as the name suggests, has a very small lightweight and aerodynamic tail design reducing drag for optimal glide ratio. With a gentle push throw, the TinyTail has the ability to glide effortlessly for many many yards. With the included bungee launching system, this Tiny Tail can be launched into the stratosphere hundreds of feet, providing the pilot an ample amount of time in the air to catch thermals and soar like an eagle.

 Tiny Tail Flight Footage

Wing covering method

We recommend covering the top 1/3rd of the leading edge with the provided lamination film, this will strengthen the over all structure of the wings, especially if you will be bungee launching your Tiny Tail. You may also omit the top lamination film and simply cover the entire top of the wings with the provided balsa sheeting. If only slope soaring or free fight gliding, you may also omit the lamination film and simply cover the entire top of the wings with balsa sheet.

To cover the top 1/3rd of the leading edge of your wings, a heat iron can be used. Mini heat irons work best with variable heat adjustment. Few brand names to choose from that may be purchased from ebay or amazon are: Clover Mini iron ii, Mini plancha para patch, Mini-Bügeleisen MB-3415, Ming Yang sealing tool Large heat iron/sealing iron will work as well, make sure to use low heat. Both irons must have cloth sock on head to prevent iron from sticking to lamination film. Regular cotton sock can be used.

To cover the bottom of the wings, light weight colored tissue paper is used and included in your kit.

While one might assume that constructing model airplanes is a challenging task, the reality is that building them is quite straightforward, especially with the help of our step-by-step video build guide. The building process only requires a few basic materials (sandpaper, glue, pliers, patience, etc.), and with just a few hours of dedication, you can become proficient at constructing your own Tiny Tail RC glider or Tiny Tail free flight glider.

 Package Options

Short Kit: Short kit only includes contest grade precision laser cut wing ribs,  tail feather and all other balsa parts.

Kit Pack: Kit pack includes contest grade precision laser cut wings/fuselage/ tail feather, control horns, carbon fiber reinforcements, shrink tubing, Z bends, laser cut control horns, carbon fiber pushrods, carbon fiber main spar, carbon fiber tail spar,carbon fiber tissue veil, ultra thin CA glue nozzle, lead weight ballast balls, mini brush, launch hook, tissue covering film. Kit pack includes the build page, plans and step by step video build guide. Kit pack is all you will need to build the free flight version.

Power Pack: Power Pack includes everything in Kit Pack plus 2x micro servos, Spektrum DSMx micro receiver, 150mah lipo battery, a roll of black 2mm trim tape, your color choice of ultralight weight sticker decals, glue stick for covering wings.

Ultra Pack: Ultra Pack includes everything in Kit Pack and Power Pack  plus a bungee launch system.  

Accessories:

2x Micro Servos – Micro DSMx receiver ( works with spektrum radios ) – 150mah 1s lipo batery – Bungee launch system – super light weight black trim tape

Colors are a lot more vibrant in person
Ultralight decal sticker colors:
black, blue, dark green, florescent green, florescent pink, florescent orange, Ferrari yellow

Tissue Covering Colors:
white, florescent green, black, florescent pink, yellow, florescent orange

You will receiver one color of each sticker decals and tissue. Tissue will be used to cover the bottom of the wings, while ultralight sticker decal will be used for the top center of the wings.

Battery Charger

To re-charge your lipo batteries, use any lipo charger that offers a 1s charging capability at .1 to .2 amps. Click here for more information on battery chargers.

Tools needed to complete the Tiny Tail

1. Medium CA glue and Thin CA glue Click here for reference
2. Painters tape Click here for reference
3. Sand paper ( any grit )
4. Scissors
5. Xacto blade ( sharp with many tips to replace )
6. Scotch tape
7. Tweezers
8. Ruler
9. One free afternoon 🙂