Hangar 9 ASW-20

[louierc]

RC Groups, much more info in general, ASW20 in specific. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2320259

[Fpv1]

Cheers Louierc :-)

[BobR]

Has anyone placed wing tips on the ASW20? If so where did you purchase them? Were they a size match from another sailplane? Did it help or hurt flight caracterisitics?

[French1]

I tough about building tips to bring it to the 16.6m version of the ASW-20L but didn't look yet in winglets... Should be cool

[ARUP]

It took 880 grams to balance my ASW. I mixed up finishing resin with the lead pellets. Fiberglass worked into and over the pellets to help keep them in place. Don't want loose pellets rolling around and possibly shorting any electronics. Finishing Resin has a longer cure time so heat build up wasn't an issue. For security and peace of mind the nose was placed on EPP foam that was in a pan of water so things stayed nice and cool during cure. A section of a small plastic bottle was set into the lead pellets/ resin/glass mix. It has a twist top so lead can be added or removed for fine tuning the balance.

I need an inexpensive 1/3.15 scale pilot! Any sources?

[BobR]

I am also looking for an inexpensive solution for a pilot. FYI, Stephane says the one he has is no longer being produced. I have seen some but none are inexpensive. If ya find anything let me know.

[xtraflyr]

So it's a good thermal sailplane? I'm thinking about sell a 100cc Yak and getting one of these. Not sure if I'll go pure sailplane or electric.

[Sinkhappens86]

For the guys looking for an inexpensive pilot, if you're a Star Wars fan, Target has 18 inch action figures for about 12 bucks. Here's the TIE fighter pilot I grabbed for my ASW.

http://i.imgur.com/rG5aIfN.jpg

Kevin Kremer

[BobR]

LOL, yes I am but not quiet my style.

[louierc]

It has been suggested that Steve at Bob's Hobby Center in FL had a pilot figure in the works, but I have not seen anything yet.

[ARUP]

Here are pics of mine! Graphics by Gary Sibert of Decal-It are the white stars, flags on fin, number '57' and 'N' numbers on fuse. The rest is blue paint and clear coat on nose and red Monokote on rudder and blue Monokote on wing tips.

[French1]

Mike, can't wait to see it in person for Winamac

See you there

Stephane

[Dion Dunn]

Saw it in person today. Really, really nice looking ship!

[Sinkhappens86]

Just about ready for Delaware.

[French1]

Don't forget to post pictures!

[ARUP]

Say a BIG hello to Alex of Iflytailies.com fame and fortune! He'll be towing and is a great guy!

[BobR]

Well guys the wait for the build is nearing an end. ASW 20 on sight many parts in bound from Esprit Models and Tower Hobbies. Certainly build will begin over the next couple weeks. Must take over the Sun Room and get permission from the Little Lady other then that Pictures will be on the way.

[Sinkhappens86]

Had a great time flying the 20 at SKSS. Had some issues with the retract, partially due to the design and partially due to some hard landings on my part. Plan on making the retract servo driven instead of using the motor. Flew great though, looks awesome in the air.

[lenb]

good looking plane Kevin, you did an outstanding job flying it too!!!!

[Jeff D]

The ASW20's were out in force at SKSS. Everyone that was flying them was loving them. Personally I can't wait to get more stick time (and landing practice). I think we had a count of 5 but for some reason we could only get 3 together for a picture. Teaser shot from the work in process....



Jeff

[Jeff D]

Photo credit to the SKSS photographer Mike (hope I got that right...) using my camera.

Jeff

[gunny11]

Nice job guys. I love that I can do the short field landing approaches... full flaps, full Spoilers coming in steep, slows right down to a kitten crawl right in front of your feet.

[GliderGuyz]

I need to learn that trick. Did you mix in any elevator with the flaps?