The fact of not having a single idea about
how radio controlled planes work, an inner study is required. Several features
and specifications of these planes are going to be compared from existing
planes that match the glider type.
Looking around the most famous websites for
RC planes, there are a few that have the most similar configuration. It doesn’t
matter if they are not designed for FPV because this is not such a difficult
implementation to a glider compared to taking an FPV plane and transforming it
into a powered glider.
This large powered
glider (2.4 m):
Airfield Giant Glider
www.nitroplanes.com/95a289-giantglider-kit.html
Flight test VIDEO with explanations: youtu.be/WagA3Ywvo40
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Wingspan: 2400 mm
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Length: 1518 mm
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Flying weight: 2250 – 2300 g
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Propeller version:
o
Motor:
Out runner brushless AT3010-920KV
o
ESC: 40A Brushless ESC
o
Servo: 17g*6
o
Propeller: 8*6inch
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Ducted fan version (much more power):
o
Motor:
Out runner brushless D2830B-3000KV;
o
ESC: 40A Brushless ESC
o
Servo: 17g*6
o
Ducted Fan: 65mm
Another one but
smaller (1.4 m):
Airfield Wingsurfer X2
www.nitroplanes.com/36a11-wingsurfer-x2-aagreen-rtf-24g.html
Material: EPO
Wingspan: 1400 mm
Length: 915 mm
Wing area: 26 dm2
Wing load: 25 g/dm2
Flying weight: 650 g
Thrust force: 600 g
Drive system: 2627 KV1950 Outrunner Brushless Motor
LiPo battery: 3S 11.1V 1300mAh
ESC: 20ABrushless speed controller
Servo: 4*9g servos
Propeller: 5*5 (3-Blade)
Control system: 4CH 2.4GHz Multifunctional Transmitter
An intermediate
wingspan plane (2 m):
Aerosky Robosurfer
http://www.nitroplanes.com/05a81-robosurfer-rtf-24g.html
Material: Durable EPO
Wing span: 2000 mm
Length: 1350 mm
Weight: 1350 g
Height: 285 mm
Total surface area: approx. 46.3 dm2
Prop Size: 8*7 2 Blade
Transmitter: 6CH
Battery:11.1v 2200mAh(20C) (Li-polymer battery Maximum 11.1v(3s) 8000mAh
battery)
Servo:6*17g,1.8kg/cm,0.18s/60
Motor:3536-KV1200 Powerful Out runner Brushless Motor
ESC: 30A Brushless ESC
Same wingspan (2 m)
but with an EDF (electric ducted fan):
Wingspan: 2000 mm
Length: 1000 mm
Aerofoil: RG-15
Weight: 965 g
R/C System: EFLY-4BⅡ
2.4GHz
Motor: AE2810 out runner brushless, KV4100, improved 64 ducted fan
ESC: 40A brushless
Battery: 11.1V，1800mAh/3s
Li-Po
Servo: 9g×4
The largest (2.5 m)
but with front motor:
Art-Tech Diamond 2500
http://www.nitroplanes.com/at-22093-diamond2500-rtf-24g.html
Wing span: 2500 mm
Length: 1500 mm
Wing Area: 55 dm2
Wing loading: 35g/dm2
Weight: 1900 g
Thrust rate: 0.85
Time for staying in the sky: > 30mins
Motor: Out runner brushless motor C3720
Battery: Li-Po battery 11.1V,2200 mAh 20c
ESC: 40A
Receiver: 6CH 2.4Ghz
Transmitter: 4 CH 2.4Ghz
Material: All in EPO but for the spinner cone (ABS+Al and folding propeller)
An example of a wide
wingspan (2.45 m) with elevator in wing:
Air Wing Pioneer
www.nitroplanes.com/36a01-2450-pioneer-white-arf.html
Material: EPO
Wingspan: 2450 mm
Length: 800 mm
Motor: 3536-KV1000 Brushless Outrunner Motor
ESC: 40A
Servo: 5x 9g servos
Propeller: 2-bladed
Folding Prop
Battery: 11.1V, 3S 2600mAh 25C Li-polymer and Lipo Charger
Control system: 4 CH 2.4GHz Transmitter and Receiver
Long flight (1 h)
glider (2 m):
Art-Tech Minimoa
www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__12885__Minimoa_Motor_Glider_EPO_2000mm_PNF_.html
DST-1200
Outrunner Brushless Motor
Long flight
time clocked at 1 hour
Light weight
EPO Foam Body
Battery 11.1v
3s 1300mAh
Length: 980 mm
Wingspan: 2000
mm
Weight 720 g
Servos 9g*4
ESC 20A
Wing has twin reinforcing spars and 1 cross member spar.
A Reaper-like plane (2.5 m):
Reaper drone
www.nitroplanes.com/projet-drone-2500mm-kit.html
Wingspan:
2500 mm
Weight: 2500
~ 2700 g
Length: 1080
mm
Wing Area:
32.5 dm2
Wing
Loading: 76 ~ 83g/dm2
Airfoil:
Eppler 374 Modify
Motor
Diameter: 38 ~ 42 mm
ESC: 40 ~ 50A
Propeller: 2
Blade 11x6 ~ 12x8 3 Blade 9x6 ~11x6
Battery:
LiPo 3S/3500mAh ~ 4S/4000mAh
Reinforced carbon fiber wing structure
Another front
propeller (2 m):
Phase 3 Phoenix II
www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/rc-planes/airplanes/rc-gliders/phase-3-phoenix-ii-epp-glider-kit-w-bl-motor-and-prop.html
Wing Span:
2.02 mm
Length: 1.21
mm
Flying
Weight: 950 g approx.
18A BL ESC
11.1 V 1500-2200 battery
9g Servos (4)
EPP
A very strong plane
(2 m):
Phoenix 2000
www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=17227
Wingspan: 2 m
Length: 1160 mm
Flying weight: 980 g
Servos: 4 x 9g
Motor: Brushless 2815/1050Kv with a 3mm shaft
ESC: 30A
4 x 9g Servos
Battery: LiPoly 1300~1800mAh 3S
Main wing requires 1 servo per aileron, possibility of adding flaps, the two
wing halves have a carbon fiber rod, wings and tail are made from tough EPO
foam, the fuselage is made from a really strong blow molded nylon skin (more
expensive).
The most expensive
and heavier due to design and performance (2.16 m):
Multiplex Solius
www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/rc-planes/airplanes/rc-gliders/multiplex-solius-glider-rr-w-power-pack.html
3516-0850
Brushless Motor
40 Amp ESC
4 nano-servos
and 12 x 6 Folding Propeller
Weight: 1450
g
Length: 1100
mm
Wingspan: 2159
mm
Wing Area: 40.7
cm2
Wing
Loading: 35.6 g/dm2
One 3S
2200mAh LiPo battery + charger
Innovative tubular
spar technology makes the wing impervious to stress
A fast sailplane (2
m):
SMM Raptor 2000
www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/rc-planes/airplanes/rc-gliders/smm-raptor-2000-powered-sailplane-with-electronics-package.html
Fiberglass
fuselage, wing features molded leading edge and built-up trailing edge
9g micro servos
x 6
1000kv
brushless motor w/folding propeller
40 Amp
Brushless ESC
3S 11.1V
2200mAh LiPo Battery
Wingspan: 2000
mm
Length: 1060
mm
Wing Type:
S-4083
Wing Area: 32
dm2
Wing
Loading: 25 to 35 g/dm2
Flying
Weight: 800 g
5-Channel (extra
flaps)
