[NSRCA-discussion] Beginner advice

[Steven Maxwell]

 John I have been doing discus launch gliders for the last month and there a blast even if you don't find lift(thermals), there are a couple that is 40" and under $100, a few 50" for $75 or less here's a list  http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=728220
 The Apogee or Swyft are 40" the DL 50 is easy build and very tough 50" the gambler is built up and a real floater. These are very simple things rudder and elevator on these, I have even flown these in very windy conditions up to 20 mph not as much fun but very interesting, if you catch thermals can stay up for 10 minutes or more my best is 4minutes 38 seconds. Oh and it's some good excerise. Oh forgot there is even some made that are just flying wings and some that are made from depon.  Also plans here.  http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles.htm
 
Steve Maxwell

--- On Sat, 8/30/08, John Konneker <jlkonn at hotmail.com> wrote:

From: John Konneker <jlkonn at hotmail.com>
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Beginner advice
To: "Discussion List" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008, 8:08 AM




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I hope this isn't too far off subject but I would like to ask for the list's advice and recommendations.
Some of you in D5 have met my youngest (11 yrs) daughter Elizabeth.  Up until now she has told 
me she has no interest in learning to fly.  In the last week or so she seems to be showing a slight interest.
She has started talking about wanting to "build" a plane with me.  I don't think I can hold her interest
with a full blown kit construction, especially with winter here in Iowa just around the corner and the chances of having 
it done before it turns too cold slim.  Also, I don't think I want to try to get her interested with some fire breathing
glow plane that may intimidate her.  What about an electric sailplane?  Anyone have any suggestions along
those lines?  Anyone been thru this before with one of their kids?  Nothing would make me happier than if she took
up the hobby but I realize I need to go very slow and let her get in to it at her own pace.
Thanks for any ideas!
JLK
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