Building Her First Towline Glider & Winch - Start to Finish

Zinnia's first 'reel' experience with free-flight came with this simple, sheet balsa towline glider. The 26" model is based on this 36" sheet glider by Ron Warring from 1959. The film includes a few details of a new towline winch, using a 20:1 winder. Tutorial on making a similar winch for towline: • Free-Flight Basics #10...
Glider plan: outerzone.co.uk/plan_details....
Jedelsky rib shape: hallmanstudio.com/Jedelsky_win...
Filmed with a Canon SX20, and iPhones 11Pro & 14Pro.
Music via ArtList.
Flying Aces Club merchandise: www.cafepress.com/flyingacesclub
Center of Gravity merchandise: www.cafepress.com/centergravity
For more info on free-flight rubber-powered models, check these websites:
brooklyn-balsa.square.site
www.easybuiltmodels.com/
www.volareproducts.com/BUY/
www.flyingacesclub.com
National Free Flight Society - freeflight.org/
Mike Stuart's Flying Scale Models - www.ffscale.co.uk/
www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk

[@GlideLA]

Her retrieval run and smile at the end are priceless.

[@davidpirtle1076]

What a beautiful moment for both of you. She will always remember it. Dad and I built a stick and tissue about 45 years ago on our card table. I'm 50 now. He always flew C/L but I will never forget that little glider covered in purple tissue as she will remember this forever. Thank you so much for sharing your hobby and passion with all of us and especially with her.❤️

[@walk4718]

Man your video compositions are truly artwork. Heck, I bet you could make a mesmerizing piece on how to rake leaves 👍

[@kenkingsflyingmachines2382]

Fantastic video! I have never gotten over the urge to run after my plane. But do you see how high she kicks her heels and lifts her knees? That is the key to not falling down and breaking 7 ribs chasing after your glider.

[@ianhirons7762]

Thank you Tom for sharing this build video .I like the way you built the wing and the smile on young Ziinnia`s face is priceless.

[@Thomas_J_Giraffamann]

Another great post Tom!

[@mbasiletti]

You're doing a great job with Zinnia. She's a blessed young girl to have you. Thank you for sharing this with us all!

[@samhklm]

She will remember this day for a life time.

[@taildragger7355]

We appreciate these gliders as simple in construction, yet capable in performance. Elemental flight. For many, the first source of such wonder.

[@jfan4reva]

Add a small 'flag' - a short piece of cloth to the towline just below the ring and it's drag will help it unhook better on release. Takes off like a rocket under tow!

[@gibbs677bg]

Perfect, I wish all children had the chance to be part of this wonderful hobby.👏👏Bravo Zinnia.

[@willgraves5288]

For a moment, I thought Zinnia was going to do her first build! Turned out great, Tom. A special moment for the 2 of you.

[@KenMac-ui2vb]

That's how families are supposed to work. That was beautiful.

[@Brooman56]

Great, heart-warming and joyful video, thank you !

[@paulnelson5314]

Simply beautiful!

[@oliverdounce8510]

One of the must beautiful videos about flying model airplanes ever!!! ❤

[@shop970]

Not sure if either is better.

[@robertstark3326]

Sweet memory and a beautiful plane. What a smile.

[@1freedlander]

What a great video!

[@marcolyott]

Wonderful Tom! Much love to you and family from us all here in Devon UK, Cheers, Marc