Glide ARF

[LRFitch]

Guys,
I'm looking for an ARF wooden glider. Something simple that can be aerotowed and thermals well. Looking for something in 1/4 to 1/3 scale, 3.5 to 5 meters. Any good recommendations out there this Winter.
Thanks,
Larry Fitch

[Kiwikid]

Hi Larry,

Something on the simple front, admittedly at the lower end of your size scale might be the Phoenix Ka-8B available from a number of sources. Maybe the Tower price point and free shipping looks pretty good: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBYFV&P=7

I have been flying mine for a couple of years (primarily as a ridge soarer) and really love it - great bang for a buck. I just slipped a 6mm expoxied cf tube up the servo wire channel to add some strength to the wings and added barn door spoilers. Here she is in sloping mode: https://vimeo.com/115836314

[LRFitch]

Kiwi, Thanks for the recommendation and the video. What a beautiful place to fly a glider!

Thanks,
Larry