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Richard Boyd

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« on: January 30, 2013, 12:27:01 PM »





Wingspan: 165 in (4200mm)
Overall Length: 85.5 in (2172mm)
Wing Area: 2640 sq. in. (170 sq. dm.)
Flying Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
Radio: 5-channel minimum radio system required
Servos: (6) standard high-torque servos, (2) mini servos required
CG (center of gravity): 2.25 in (57.2mm) back from the leading edge
Wing Loading: 19.2 oz/sq ft (58.6 g/sq dm)
Recommended Battery: 6.0V 3000-4500mAh receiver pack
Flaps: Yes
Retracts: No
Control Throw (Ailerons): 25° up/down, 35% expo
Control Throw (Elevator): 15° up/down, 30% expo
Control Throw (Rudder): 30° right/left, 25% expo
Control Throw (Flaps): 15° takeoff; 25° landing
Scale: 1/4
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Experience Level: Intermediate
Recommended Environment: Outdoor
Assembly Time: 15-20 Hours
Is Assembly Required: Yes

- A 5+ channel transmitter and receiver radio system
- (6) standard high-torque servos and (2) mini servos
- Receiver pack
- Charger for receiver pack

Looks really sweet and hoping to see one fly soon on the slopes of Northern Irealnd

This 1/4-scale replica of this internationally recognized sailplane comes with plenty of scale details including a hinged canopy and an authentic Red Bull trim scheme from the world-famous Flying Bulls. In addition, the foam wings not only provide strength, but also provide a more accurate representation of the full-scale airfoil. The fiberglass construction provides strength and rigidity to the fuselage, while features such as flaps and a spacious cockpit area for radio equipment make this plane easy to operate and maintain, and optional electric spoilers can be added. This great flying plane is ideal for sailplane and aerotow pilots as well as slope soarers.
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2013, 12:49:37 PM »
Looks like the Blanik is the model of the year 2013!
Sebart also released a Blanik RTF! (but smaller, at 3.2m on top of my head)
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 12:55:00 PM »
Your correct Mr. Fred.
I think the 4'2m is better size for this glider.
With time I hope to give you a report.
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2013, 13:11:06 PM »
Richard darling, you’re back! :D Haven’t heard from you for such a long time, I thought you had ‘pass on.’ (I was going to send a wreath.) :P  

Are you all well? and I know it’s off topic but how is your new man cave progressing? Do send us some pictures of the interior. What’s on the work bench?

Nice looking plane by the way, have you got yours yet?

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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2013, 13:15:40 PM »
Bigger is better! (that's my excuse, and I stick to it!  :lol: )

Any idea of the price yet?  :?:

Not a lot of new gliders in catalogues for 2013...  :roll:
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2013, 14:15:22 PM »
Hi Keith, time seems to pass by so quickly and winter time I go into hibernation  :roll:

No new developements on the man cave accept its like a fridge inside and I am thinking of making a wood burner to get up some heat for my babys that have to winter inside the cave.

Fred my darling , no price as yet.

I was hoping one would appear for our slope fest. Time will tell.
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2013, 16:19:52 PM »
Can't wait to try it!  :mrgreen:
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« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2013, 16:50:12 PM »
Oh, video of it by the way :

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/3COvSTab4y8&list=UUtMoCgkcDhq0MHPjD-RjXlw&index=1[/youtube]
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« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2013, 16:50:35 PM »
Video's up on YouTube. Looks like a nice flying model.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/4mdM-13QkVU[/youtube]
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« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2013, 16:57:35 PM »
Ooooooo I like the look of that I would say you're talking £400 plus there and I also love the big pawnee tug  :D
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« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2013, 17:03:42 PM »
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Hi Keith, time seems to pass by so quickly and winter time I go into hibernation  :roll:


Strange that :?: ,…..Andrew told me he thought you spent your winters masturbating. Maybe he was confused and meant hibernating. At least the former would help to keep you warm.  (If not a little sore and somewhat exhausted by the spring time! :P )

Hopefully you’ll have the new Blanik by the PSS event in March. (I trust we’ll be seeing you there.)
 Love those swept forward wings. Incidentally, does the swept forward aspect have any benefit? other than bringing the CoG forward.

Keith
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« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2013, 21:58:42 PM »
2 Gliders i have always wanted MGM1 Fox and L13 Blanik Gonna save some pennies for that one for sure.

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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2013, 17:57:46 PM »
:shock: did you see the price of the model it's over £700  :shock:
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« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2013, 10:16:09 AM »
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:shock: did you see the price of the model it's over £700  :shock:


Hi Andrew, yes it might seem expensive but I have been assured that the Blanik 4.2 is top top quality. The fus is perfection and the wings are super strong ( Balsa Skinned with Carbon capped spars )
The only down side I see is it would take an 80cc plane to aero tow it.

RED BULL TEAM IN ACTION

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/v/P-5Y3DYiHMA[/youtube]
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« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2013, 10:36:00 AM »
Amazing flying! :clap:

I’m afraid those models are way out of my range. Even if I owned one I’d never be able to fly it to it’s max ability. It’d just be a “Look what I’ve Got” show piece.
(But it’s nice to dream :P )

However, in the hands of an expert………….. when did you say  you’re getting yours Richard?!

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