Gliders & Electrics

Gliders ranger from bungee launch, hand throw, power pod and electric powered. Electric models range from small indoor models to electric ducted fans and helicopters ! !

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The Club now has a permit to fly gliders at the Dripstone Caves.

Please note that this is for non powered gliders only.

Please read the conditions of the permit.

It can be downloaded from the site here and here

	Shane Walker with a new electric Stryker.  This class of electric lends itself to combat and electric pylon racing. 26/01/09
	John Adams latest electric model is a Yak 54.  Powered by a Hyperion 40 series motor and a 5 cell 4250 mA LiPo pack.  Model has incredible power to weight ratio. 19/10/08
	Oliver Resingers latest electric model is a Electric Shock.  Oliver uses a Futaba 7CAP radio. 10/10/08
	Ken Spencer's Dakota foam warbird.  2 brushless electric motors power it.  Ken uses a Futaba 8UAP radio and a Jetti receiver. 10/10/08
	Stuart Dawson's P47 Thunderbolt.  10/10/08
	Steve Bolle's CMPro 2.6 metre Discus, modified to electric power. 15/06/08
	Another model from Bob Finlayson.  This is a Satyr Electric glider.  Model has been modified to utilize different wings.  Power is from a HiMax B2825 motor swinging a 15 x 9.5" prop. 5/11/06
	Bob Finlayson's Swift pusher electric.  Bob is about to do some major mods to the wing of the model ! !  Watch this space ! ! 5/11/06
	Another model from Tony Duren.  This is a Fling 2 Metre  bungy launch glider.
	Tony Duren with his Brolga 2.  Model has a power pod with a Cox .49 to take it aloft !.  Tony uses a JR 9X radio. 5/11/06
	Alan Symes with his Thermal 220. Powered by a Highmark 2820 thru a 4.3:1 gearbox, 3 cell LiPo battery and Hitec Flash 5 radio. 15/10/06
	Eric Haadt's latest electric is a Headwind.  Powered by a 370 brushless motor with 700mA 3 cell LiPo battery. 17/10/06
	John Adam's Omei 2 meter glider from a CM Pro kit.  Model previously belonged to Steve Raskin and won it's class at the NT Titles in '06.  Kontronic motor and 7 cell NiMh swing and enormous 17 x 10 prop. 14/10/06
	Alan Marshall with his " Applause " powered glider.  An outrunner electric motor swings a 17 x 10 prop to give fast climb times. 20/9/06
	Nice Focke Wolf 190 from John Adams. Powered by a Kontronik brushless motor thru a 3:1 gearbox with 22 cells. With an all up weight of 3.6Kg this model has outstanding performance.
	New Bungee Launch " Spirit " by Great Planes.  Model built and flown nicely by John Manning.  Model features air brakes and has rudder and elevator only controls.  Test flown 31 March 2001.
	Bob Finlaysons electric Kyosho " F16 " ducted fan.  8 x 1900mA SCR cells and 50A Schultze controller.
	John Adams and John Gibson looking for lift in opposite sides of the flying field.
	Nice foam model by Robbe, " ME109 "  belongs to Steve Bolle. Power is from a Speed 600 electric
	Michael O'Halloran's stock standard " Alabatros " 7 cell speed 600 powered electric glider.  This model has excellent climb capabilities.
	John Adams with his " Soarstar "  Park Flyer .  John has been an avid supporter of Gliders and Electrics for many years.  He still enjoys the occasional excursion into IC powered flight..
	John Adams with another of his fantastic foam models, an Electric " Spitfire ".  A very agile Electric model
	One of the " Elder Statesman " of modelling in the Northern Territory, John Manning with a  " Bungee Launch Glider "
	Graham Taylor's  " Swift " 7 cell electric glider.  Model is a proven performer in competition events.

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This page was updated on 01-Oct-2009