Genteel Lady Specifications | ||
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Wing span | 1.2 m | 47.25 " |
Wing area | 17.8 dm2 | 275.5 sq " |
Length | 63 cm | 24.75" |
Flying weight | from 163g | 5.75oz |
Wing loading | 9.1 g/dm2 | 3.0 oz/sq ft |
Aspect ratio | 8.1 | |
Wing airfoil | AG25 Mod | |
Servos (2) | 3 - 5g | |
RX Battery | 2s 350mAh LiPo+BEC or 4 cell 150 NIMH | |
Centre of Gravity | TBA mm from wing leading edge | |
Controls | Rudder, elevator |
Recommended R/C-nano gear only | |
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Elevator & rudder servos | Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, Hitec HS-40 |
Receiver | Orange compatible, Lemom compatible, Jeti Duplex R4 & R5, Multiplex Mlink RX-6-DR Light*, FrSky D4R II |
Battery | Bonka LiPo 2S 300mAh, HyperFlight 150 mAh 4.8V |
Review by: David North
Very good kit, could be even better.As I write, I am part-way through the build. The plain box arrived very promptly from HyperFlight, and contained a full kit of hardware and nicely laser-cut woodwork.
Disappointingly there is no profile jig for the leading edge, or even a picture of what one should look like - I will attempt to make my own.There’s a good single-sheet full-size paper plan showing the wing and tail construction, but for all other build information you have to visit the Angelwings website, which contains an excellent illustrated guide and a link to Nick Chitty’s instructional YouTube videos.
I found the tail surfaces and fuselage went together very quickly, but I have hit a couple of snags with the wing. Firstly the mainspars are 3.2 mm thick (1/8”) but the corresponding notches in the ribs are only 3mm. So all 42 rib notches have to be modified, which takes ages and is difficult to do accurately. Secondly, the online instructions suggest pinning the mainspar and trailing edge flat on the plan, but this would make it impossible to achieve the required droop at the trailing edge. Apparently most builders ignore this, but, being a bit anal, I will build a jig of some sort.
Everything else is looking good, but I may add leading edge sub-ribs and find an alternative to the retro rubber-band wing mount. I’m proposing to fit a small electric motor and Sugarwing folding prop, also supplied by HyperFlight.
Review by: David North
Very good kit, could be even better.As I write, I am part-way through the build. The plain box arrived very promptly from HyperFlight, and contained a full kit of hardware and nicely laser-cut woodwork.
Disappointingly there is no profile jig for the leading edge, or even a picture of what one should look like - I will attempt to make my own.There’s a good single-sheet full-size paper plan showing the wing and tail construction, but for all other build information you have to visit the Angelwings website, which contains an excellent illustrated guide and a link to Nick Chitty’s instructional YouTube videos.
I found the tail surfaces and fuselage went together very quickly, but I have hit a couple of snags with the wing. Firstly the mainspars are 3.2 mm thick (1/8”) but the corresponding notches in the ribs are only 3mm. So all 42 rib notches have to be modified, which takes ages and is difficult to do accurately. Secondly, the online instructions suggest pinning the mainspar and trailing edge flat on the plan, but this would make it impossible to achieve the required droop at the trailing edge. Apparently most builders ignore this, but, being a bit anal, I will build a jig of some sort.
Everything else is looking good, but I may add leading edge sub-ribs and find an alternative to the retro rubber-band wing mount. I’m proposing to fit a small electric motor and Sugarwing folding prop, also supplied by HyperFlight.
Review by: John Harmon
Great job Andy and Nick!The Genteel Lady flies amazing and is now my favorite mini glider. The modern wing provides good speed and penetration but still manages to thermal very well.
The Sunnysky R1106 5500 RPM motor fits nicely and provides more than enough thrust when coupled with a Graupner CAM 4.7x2.3" folding prop.
Review by: john f moon
genteel Lady 1.2mService and delivery from Hyper flight is very good. The Genteel Lady 1.2m was good to build the kit is 5 star and it flies really nice.
Review by: Chris
Beautiful kitAbsolutely beautiful kit. Laser cutting perfection. Highly recommend. Plane is definitely easy to construct and complete! Hyperflight also gets an A+ for super fast shipping to the USA!
Review by: Ron T
Very goodExcellent service brilliant products superfast delivery
Review by: Maciej PL
Gentile v. Genteel ladyMaybe 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.