22 Dec 07 - New model kit bought. 22 Dec 07 - New model kit bought.
| N° of launches / Time | 0 | 0 mins | ||
| Wingspan | 102" | 2.63 m | ||
| Wing Area | 442 in² | 28.5 dm² | ||
| Flying Weight | 2 lb. 2½ oz. | ~975 g | ||
| Wing Loading | ~11.2 oz/ft² | ~34.3 g/dm² | ||
| Wing Cube Loading | 6.4 - 'Trainer' (OK for slope soarer) | |||
| Receiver | TBA | |||
| Batteries | TBA | |||
| Servos | Ailerons - 2 x TBA | |||
| Elevator - TBA | ||||
| Rudder - TBA | ||||
| Flight performance | Not yet built | |||
22 Dec 07 - I saw this scale model of the Glaser-Dirks DG-1000-18/20 two-seat sailplane in a local model shop and had to have it. It has such graceful lines and will look superb on the slope. The full size has a basic 18m wing, but tip extensions with winglets can be fitted taking it up to 20m. This model is in this latter configuration and therefore approx 1 to 7.6 scale. The winglets are removable for transport and could be replaced with short tips for a change.