I replaced the ones supplied with the Tjirc Dream2 model. I found the supplied ones were almost impossible to open and were much to long for the flap and aileron installation. The Hyperflight supplied kwicklinks are shorter and made of a spring steel They remind me of the old typewriter victory ones we used to know.
So well done Hyperflight and Neil for the usual rapid service.
This motor appears well built and is well suited for my narrow bodied Electra that I bought from a friend. It is supplied with some useful ESC bullet connectors that I needed as the existing ESC bullets were a different size. Some 3mm mounting screws would also be a useful addition to this pack, but I guess differing bulkhead thicknesses may make this impractical. I am still waiting to re-maiden the Electra but I have high hopes for a good climb with this motor.
Package arrived quickly (under a week) and was packed very well. Parts are excellent with a very nice finish. Build time was very short and the directions were ok, 1st time builder of a DLG so I had to look at other builds to get the full picture of what to do. No flights yet time/weather have not allowed that. I think this is a very well built plane and should be fun to fly.
I like to slope soar so I took this sweet little thing to the North cliffs of Cornwall for its first flight and I was hugely impressed. Fantastic launch height, gives ample room to find updraft before loosing your nerve and bringing the glider in over land again. Takes very little to keep it flying. I tested in 2Knot winds and it flew like a rocket. Handles well between 2 and 10 Knots. 5 Knots is the sweet spot. Very easy to control, can perform good acrobatics. Fuesalge may seem a bit flimsy but holds up well in rough landings. Its very light, 180 grams with Nicd battery, choose your landing spot wisely!
Owned it for around 5 months now. It's a very well built glider. Very strong fuselage and wings with quite a thick layer of carbon. It slopes very well. Very stable on the slope in 15-20mph winds, a good speed range. It's not the fastest 2m slope soarer but it's not far off. It doesn't thermal. Any drop in air speed below 10-15mph over the wings and it develops some nasty stall tendencies to drop a wing. So don't expect to use it as a thermal glider on flat fields. As a hotliner I give it 5 stars.
I have flown several 1.5 and 1 meter DLGs, and the Strike 3 is, to me, the best of its class. It really penetrates a moderate breeze and can thermal with ease.
However, it is NOT a beginner's DLG. The lack of instructions makes it a challenge to build for someone who has never built a DLG before, and it becomes necessary to refer to online RC groups or google the instructions. In addition, what makes it really challenging is the installation of the radio equipment.
The space is very tight and one must plan very carefully how to install the servos, battery, and receiver; it is also necessary to plan how one is going to route all of the servo and battery wires in a very tight space.
However, the reward is a 1 meter sailplane that can perform almost like a 1.5 meter one. It also launches high and even a relatively soft discus rotation will give considerable altitude.
It is also very nimble and sensitive to inputs-another reason why it is not a beginner sailplane. It requires to set up the pane precisely for optimal performance.
The deliver from the UK to Los Angeles, California was very, very quick (took less than a week and the plane arrived in perfect condition).
This is my first DLG and thought this would be a great entry.
The kit is complete with hardware, great quality with good instructions. Luckily I had a good lights and magnifying hoop light because there is some tiny work to do.
Looking forward to the first flight.
Just done an elec conversation on my Longshot DLG.
ADH C20 / MM1908-2050 2050 RPM/V 26g Front Mount Outrunner
28amp BLHELI-32 ESC with 3A SBEC
CN-SPINNER-25-3 CN Models 25mm Spinner for 3mm shaft
OA 6x4 Folding prop blades (2mm hinge pin)
What an excellent combination. Goes up like a rocket with a 2s Lipo.
Brillant, next day service from Neil, can't recomend Hyperflight enough!
Always wanted a small composite flying wing. Mini Q fulfills my dream, adding speed, agility and attractive shape. Overall quality is very good, all the imperfections from the first years of production seem to have been picked up now. Came perfectly packed in rigid box with special protection of vulnerable parts in 8 days incl customs to me in the Czech Republic. Many thanks, Neil!
Delivery times are very short. As good or shorter delivery times than ordering from the states. He responds to emails very quickly. I had an issue setting up this product and emailed Neil. Neil is across the Atlantic from me and copied me on the email he sent to the manufacture. I had a response within 24 hours. The problem was on my end. I copied a sailplane setup file from a different plane that used a different brand ESC. Made a couple of changes to travel values and everything worked great. I have ordered a lot of stuff over the last decade from the states and Europe. Hyperflight has consistently provided my best experience. Sherman
I'm brand new to the hobby and this is my first dlg. From my limited experience I think this was one of the better if not the best choice I could've made for my first glider.
Things I like:
- I think the build is easier compared to other dlg gliders out there. I especially like the tailplane since you don't have to worry about torsion springs or cutting out the elevator yourself, as well as how the tailplane easily installs on the V mount
- Another thing about the build that I like is the throwing blade because you don't have to cut a hole through the wing and therefore don't have to interfere with the structural integrity surrounding the blade as much as other models.
Things I think could be improved:
- The fuselage is a little small. I was able to fit 3 EMax ES 9051 servos in there but I had to cut out a tiny bit of the top of the thick part of the fuselage where the canopy hatch rests to make room for the servo horns. Nothing that's too noticeable both physically and performance wise especially while in flight but not exactly ideal when building.
- I wish there was a template that kept the tailplane and fin both perpendicular and the correct distance from each other. I could have used a couple blocks with 90 deg edges if I were super concerned about it but it's really hard to mess that part up in the build.
Either way my concerns here are super minor and I would definitely recommend this to any new people in the hobby
As I am still in the process of finishing the installation in the JTIRC Dream2 my first moulded wings glider it is not possible to comment on the performance of the Dualsky 3040 motor. However the aluminium spinner with its offset blade holders allows the CN 10×6 prop blades to nestle into the side of the fuselage and as they are only 2gms per blade should not be a drag on the glide. I have now compared the moulding quality with a couple of my sons machines and the Dream2 compares extremely well. Unfortunately the included fittings are very poor in my opinion, so have been replaced with better quality products. For a newcomer the lack of any manual/instructions was not helpful however reference to the internet did provide guidance.
HyperFlight, Neil was great and the service provided was first class thank you HyperFlight!
I really like the Bluebird BMS-125WV and BMS-115WV servos. They are very light in weight and the gear train is very tight. They are very affordable compared to other brands that don't last long. Mind you I no longer fly competitions so this is from a sport flying point of view. As I am still in the process of finishing the installation in the JTIRC Dream2 my first moulded wings glider it is not possible to comment on the performance of the Dualsky 3040 motor. However the aluminium spinner with its offset blade holders allows the CN 10×6 prop blades to nestle into the side of the fuselage and as they are only 2gms per blade should not be a drag on the glide. I have now compared the moulding quality with a couple of my sons machines and the Dream2 compares extremely well. Unfortunately the included fittings are very poor in my opinion, so have been replaced with better quality products. For a newcomer the lack of any manual/instructions was not helpful however reference to the internet did provide guidance.
HyperFlight, Neil was great and the service provided was first class thank you HyperFlight!
Haven't yet made the kit, quality of the plywood and balsa laser cutting and wood is very nice and plans well printed. However the carbon tubes for the main wing spar is of very poor quality, the wall thickness changes from 0.8mm on one side to 1.5mm on the opposite side of the tube. I guess I will have to change these at my expense. Note the rear spar carbon tube is perfectly round with a 1.00mm wall thickness.
There is also good information about making the kit online. Delivery was very quick.
Bought this servo 4/11/2023 . Didn’t notice any operating problems when fitting it and programing my transmitter. Went to fly my gliders 1st flight today 21/4/2024 with this brand new servo and under load it flicks ailerons up/down ,very disappointed with its performance.To risky to fly with this kst.
This is a good addition to the Wiki 2M. Each ballast cylinder fits exactly into the wing holes provided in the model. The ballast set comes with a correctly sized storage box that the user assembles. I did not see that in the description, so I was happy to see that. Hyperflight continues to serve USA addresses with prompt shipping.
If I could leave 6 stars I would.
Incredibly nimble and fast, yet able to fly slow in no wind to light conditions and core thermals TIGHT! Yesterday I topped out a thermal off 1 throw at 72 meters!!!!
Ive also had a few mishaps on landing in stronger conditions but overall the plane and wing hold up well. The rudder fin however is a bit fragile. I may be inserting a small carbon rod to give it more strength for more of my "improvised" landings.
100% getting another one to fly with a bit more weight for the slope!
Purchased my Ahi from HyperFlight last week along with servos and battery as per Neil’s recommendation. Firstly the Ahi is so easy to put together it’s ready to fly in no time and the quality is great, no issues whatsoever excellent. I spend most of my time putting vinyl on it to brighten it up.
The Bluebird BMS-126WV servos that Neil recommended are excellent and fit in the plane a treat, centre well and powerful and a sane price. I’m sure I’ll have many flights with this and bags of fun.
HyperFlight has always been first class service, lots of really helpful advice and tips plus a really nice bloke. Cheers Neil excellent service as always 👍
If you're hesitating, jump straight in .... the kit's wonderful.
It's been many years since I built from a kit, my last efforts were of the Veron and Frog sort, so this one came as a revelation. Incredible balsa and not a crushed or mangled edge in sight, the cutting was perfect. I'm about halfway through so I've a way to travel yet but it goes together like a well made jigsaw, for a nearly novice there's a few mysteries but the build log here and cogitation over a pot of tea will solve those .... I can't believe that my finished fuselage weighs only 39 grammes, I've probably folded paper darts that were heavier ..... roll on some dry days, but first a few wet ones please, so I can finish the Alt bird free of guilt.
Normally use my Arduino Nano but tested one of these for a fellow flier. Drivers installed automatically on windows 10. Very easy to use and worked with both BLHeli-32 and BLHeli-S. The software is already on the device so no need to flash when swapping between Heli32 and Heli-S.
This is a lovely made little DLG. As far as I can tell, it flyes really nice. However, be careful not to leave as many dents in the wing as I did building it, the surface looks as strong as double carbon, but it isn't :) I'm tempted to compare it to the glass version, but so far it handles my "neary catched" landings pretty well.
Thanks for the perfect shipping!
Always a pleasure dealing with Hyperflight
Arrived in California in 4 DAYS! Very impressed with the quality of this model and build time, all up around 4 hours to build and then longer waiting for glue/epoxy to cure. I will be ordering another one soon. I want more of these for the quiver!!! Hours of fun with a 300mah battery! Also note: The HS40 servos do not fit in the vertical position, they are too tall. The aileron servos should be about 15mm tall max.
The Max Flight F5K was the first elect. DLG I owned. I bought this plane to fly under the FAA 250-gram guidelines. When i saw how well it fly's I had to start up a collection. These planes fly and land on a dime. I have both 4 servo and 6 servo planes. The 4 servo turns faster than the 6-servo unit and they are both fantastic and led me down a long journey on exploring the world of elect. DLGS
Maybe I didn't read it correctly, but I don't know if this model is Genteel or Gentile Lady because the assembly drawing shows something different and the decal shows something different. In my case, the element: 2.5mm Balsa lower hatch base was incorrectly cut with a laser... When building the model, you can use YT and PDF of the Angelwing Designs construction file to help you build the model. I was looking for just such a thermal glider, with a wing for slow speeds without much wind, rather silent flights. Although, as you can see on YT, even the sea breeze does not bother this sub250g drone. I am preparing to use a pylon on top of the wing center wing with an electric small motor. I recommend it for flights in small spaces without having to maintain the A1/A3 category.
Like a lot of us I’d love a 4m carbon ship, but the price jumps exponentially at that sort of size, and for most sport flyers (like me) it’s hard to justify.
That’s why this 2.5m Joy appealed to me, and a lovely thing it is too. A lot of the assembly work is done for you, and these things are beautifully manufactured, I’ve got the smiley face design and it’s flawless. Everything goes together so well, and the wiring harness is pre-installed and everything marked on the carbon layup for things like servo horns and the cuts for the wing servo rods. The servo boxes are cleanly finished and you really can’t mess up the channel to the servo horn unless you’re very ham fisted!
As ever with a precision wing like this one, you need some high precision servos to do it justice and to ensure you get reliable and consistent camber and other wing positions, so don’t skimp on those if you can help it.
All up weight for mine was 690g, but I went for a gearbox motor. The two fuse hatches allow for flexible rc positioning and access, but tape them on before flight just in case.
Flight wise, I’m finding it really rewarding, it will float quite readily if that’s your style, but is also happy screaming around making you smile at the sound of it.
Delivery from Neil was as ever brilliant, well boxed and arrived in perfect condition. The box has got a second life at my daughter’s primary school as part of a giraffe sculpture, the cardboard is very strong! :-D
Purchased the 1250 rpm outrunner & carbon prop for my Dream Hotliner 2.0. Postage to Country Australia was 2 weeks exactly. I have installed and tested but not flown as yet. Seems to have plenty of pull and carnt wait to get this airborne Neil has been absolutely excellent to deal with and I will be purchasing more products in the future.
The Terra V5 is a 'quality' kit that comes in a lite-ply box which becomes the building jig for the wings. It includes push-rods, hinges carbon joiner rod and 3D printed wing joiner mouldings. Assembly was straight forward but some care is required fitting the 1mm lead edge sheet and some effort required to sand down the trailing edges. It is a lightweight design using commendably light balsa for the tips and tail. I recommend carbon reinforcement (1x3 mm strip or 2mm rod ) is incorporated during the build. Some though is required during building as how to connect the wing servos and how to keep the wings in place . Nothing is mentioned on the plan. There is very little space to use rubber band retainers so I fitted a vertical tube in each wing root to be joined by a piano wire u shape across the top of the fuzelage. I used small 4way pcb header pins and plugs to connect the servos at the wing root. I used the recommended servos but needed to modify the supplied servo mounts to suit the confined space in the wings. My motor is a Dualsky XM2532 1500K which being a "cased outrunner" was a easy fit with a 9x6 folding prop. The model flys well in light conditions but I have not tried it in a strong breeze. Mine weighs in at 640gm but because of the rather short nose I needed 50gams of lead and a 78gm 3S 850mAh Lipo to bring the CoG to the recommended 60mm behind the leading edge. This is a rewarding model but requires prior building experience.
These are ideal for lightweight models. The only problem is that you have NO adjustment. Just roughen the end of a 1.5mm carbon push rod, apply medium cyno glue and slide on. The pin needs a 1.6mm drilled to the control horn for a perfect fit. Only 4 stars because there is no adjustment but they do work well.
Received the parcel in Romania after 8 days. All in excellent order. Thanks.