Micro Nova / Big Slope - Big Fun / High speed performance in strong conditions No5

This is the fifth flight video of my personal-prototype Micro Nova… two previous videos (No3 and No4) showed the model performing in low height sand dunes/ minimal wind-lift conditions and being able to fly efficiently at low speeds.
This time I have chosen to fly in a big slope with good lift to exploit the higher speed range of the Nova…When flown in strong conditions this unique micro size R/C sailplane can completely change its character and be transformed to an exciting speedster really carving out big chunks of the sky with minimal energy loss.
And all this at a low AUW weight of 115 grams…which once again proves the old axiom: drag reduction is the number one design parameter and especially important in micro size sailplanes operating at a low Re range.
You can see more videos of the micro Nova below:
Dlg Micro Nova High Performance R/C mini Slope Sailplane / Presentation
• Dlg Micro Nova High Pe...
Dlg/Mini Slope R/C High Performance Sailplane / Micro Nova Flight No1:
• Dlg/Mini Slope R/C Hig...
NOVA micro dlg/mini slope flight /Windy conditions No2
• NOVA micro dlg/mini sl...
Micro r/c dlg Nova /slope flight in low height sand dunes/Minimal wind conditions No3
• Micro r/c dlg Nova /sl...
Slope flight in minimal site/conditions with my micro Nova R/C glider No4
• Slope flight in minima...
Micro Nova slope flight in Light Breeze No.6
• Micro Nova slope fligh...
Tasos.

[@1Mazeppa]

Well done by pilot and camerawoman both. Not to mention a great flying site. I am quite jealous.

[@magicsoaring7]

Hello,
Thank you very much for your positive comments, actually my camerawoman is the unseen hero as she had a difficult time keeping up with the fast moving Nova...

[@pixiecat6109]

Hi...just read your email...I am a member of the MVSA. in the UK....You have nice warm water to land in!

[@magicsoaring7]

Hi Rick,
Flying over coastal sites has certain advantages like dependable and constant sea wind…but water does not really like models! Actually in past years we had a beautiful Xantipa F3J ship take a dip as battery went dead…salvaged the model with little damage but all R/C gear was salt water drenched and not repairable.
I like inland sites as in a good condition day slope lift can be combined with thermal activity and really fly way out…like a short cross country to the limits of vision.
Tasos.

[@pixiecat6109]

Here is a link to one of our hill sites... ua-cam.com/video/UEXVGfyukLw/v-deo.html&ab_channel=GreedyPickles