Right on john! Watched your first video and knew you were hooked after your first toss! Your doing it the right way bud older models fly great! Little tip get rid of that neck strap !
If you’re anywhere near San Diego or Long Beach, we have DLG contests monthly. You’ll see the latest dlg frames. You can have my contest CX5 if you’re will to repair.
The libelle is an amazing first DLG! Getting an expensive one is unreasonable for a beginner, but the Libelle will teach you the basics and how to get the launch correct. And, since it is made out of durable foam, it can withstand many crashes from failed launches and catches!
It is a shame they don't make the wings movable so you can get your CG where you like it without adding weight It seams just about all of them are like this . U glide is adjustable with moving the tail in and out and it has adjustable control lines so you just don't cut to length until your are happy
Due to the force that a DLG experiences during launch, it's best to keep the wing securely fixed in one position. DLG pilots add ballast all the time when it's windy-they build special ballast sticks that are installed so that the plane is still balanced in the proper CG. Space in the DLG pod is so tight that at times there is no room to put anything else besides the RX, battery, and 2 servos. So, if I want to change CG for windy conditions, I tape a dime to the battery. In DLGs you need to be constantly watching how the wind is blowing and adjusting your trim. These gliders require you to be constantly flying them. They are not like, say, a 3 meter woodie Paragon that can virtually fly itself once you catch a thermal (the typical gasbag, as we know them) and flies very slowly and stable. No. A DLG needs constant but gentle control inputs because they readily react to any turbulence, lift, or sink. And no, you don't want gyros in these gliders because you want your DLG to react readily to lift, turbulence, and sink. And let me tell you that they can gain incredible speed for their size if you let them dive uncontrollably given their very clean aerodynamic profile.
@@israeljuarez3707 Interesting I never change cg on any of my planes windy or calm after I am happy I am aware they do put weight in them to adjust cg but the better idea is I like the U glide that you move tail in and out for cg, no weight added but this is a powered glider
DLG is addictive. it's really the best and nicest RC flying there is. (for me ;-))
Good job, Jon. It looks like you have a good thermal hunter. I think you are hooked!
Great progress!
Great to see it getting thermals! Plus getting an idea of the field size for flying thanks. Laurie. NZ. 😊
Right on john! Watched your first video and knew you were hooked after your first toss! Your doing it the right way bud older models fly great! Little tip get rid of that neck strap !
Loved how you launched it. Would be fun here in Tucson AZ when it is 110 degrees and lots of lift.
Looking better, nice Jon.
So relaxing to watch.
great flight!
Crazy how it much it can glide with just a toss ! cool video 👍👍
Nice flight
If you’re anywhere near San Diego or Long Beach, we have DLG contests monthly. You’ll see the latest dlg frames.
You can have my contest CX5 if you’re will to repair.
I see you went to an upgrade sweet
This is super cool.
Thanks for the fun video.
Wingspan less than 1 meter, weight less than 100 grams.
I build and fly micro gliders.
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Awesome plane! I have one that is very similar. Love the sweatshirt! Fly in Iowa??
Thanks! My sister graduated from Iowa!
Where is your CG set at? Yours glides so much better than mine!
very good video. I just want to ask if you are happy with the libelle and if it is a good plane. Thank you. ❤
The libelle is an amazing first DLG! Getting an expensive one is unreasonable for a beginner, but the Libelle will teach you the basics and how to get the launch correct. And, since it is made out of durable foam, it can withstand many crashes from failed launches and catches!
It is a shame they don't make the wings movable so you can get your CG where you like it without adding weight It seams just about all of them are like this . U glide is adjustable with moving the tail in and out and it has adjustable control lines so you just don't cut to length until your are happy
Due to the force that a DLG experiences during launch, it's best to keep the wing securely fixed in one position. DLG pilots add ballast all the time when it's windy-they build special ballast sticks that are installed so that the plane is still balanced in the proper CG. Space in the DLG pod is so tight that at times there is no room to put anything else besides the RX, battery, and 2 servos. So, if I want to change CG for windy conditions, I tape a dime to the battery.
In DLGs you need to be constantly watching how the wind is blowing and adjusting your trim. These gliders require you to be constantly flying them. They are not like, say, a 3 meter woodie Paragon that can virtually fly itself once you catch a thermal (the typical gasbag, as we know them) and flies very slowly and stable. No. A DLG needs constant but gentle control inputs because they readily react to any turbulence, lift, or sink. And no, you don't want gyros in these gliders because you want your DLG to react readily to lift, turbulence, and sink. And let me tell you that they can gain incredible speed for their size if you let them dive uncontrollably given their very clean aerodynamic profile.
@@israeljuarez3707 Interesting I never change cg on any of my planes windy or calm after I am happy I am aware they do put weight in them to adjust cg but the better idea is I like the U glide that you move tail in and out for cg, no weight added but this is a powered glider