E-Flite UMX ASK-21 Glider Bungee Launch Maiden

At last the Maiden of the UMX ASK-21 Bungee Launch and what a hoot it was. The ASK-21 went up with ease and surprisingly got good hight from the supplied bungee cord. It should be real easy to pick up a thermal if any are around from the height gained. The flight day i had was not the best weather wise, but the only opportunity we had, so i grabbed it. Now Corinne tried her best to capture the launches but i can tell you this is a "Little" white object going up into white clouds and was not easy for Corinne or the camera, but there is enough to show this baby off, so please no comments on quality, we do our best with the little knowledge and equipment we have for this job. Now this being an Ultra Micro glider the wind did push it around a bit and i had a little trouble landing with the turbulence coming from the school buildings, i think a little ballast might of helped in the wind i had. But all up this is a keeper and from the launches i had i was quiet happy with the results. Next up will be either the aero tow or from the slope, looking forward to both thats for sure, anyway sit back and enjoy the first flights of the new E-flite UMX ASK-21 Glider

[@MrGrazer05]

Well done Chuck. This will be great off a slope too I think. Looks like a nice bit of kit. Love how portable it is for those opportunistic sessions.

[@SFarkus]

Wow, looked great! Can't wait to see you tow it up with the Carbon Cub.

[@Graiskye]

Corrine did a fine job, cant be easy trying to keep that gem in the viewfinder.

[@wolfast]

Can't wait for it in the US. I'm all about sailplanes! Just picked up the carbon cub in anticipation !

[@rcflyer40plus1]

Neat lil plane

[@TheWheelgunner]

Cool Video.

[@giorgiovecchio1784]

Corrine is doing a great job, keep it up!

[@archivist17]

Thanks Chuck for another great video. I've just bought an ASK-21, and can't wait to get it flown! I love your infectious enthusiasm, which makes for entertaining and inspiring reviews. Respect to Corinne for attempting the impossible tracking of a tiny glider on a bungee.

[@electricrc68]

I hope they make one! That be awesome!!!!!!!!

[@stephaniekent8483]

yes.... good fun.... amazing to see such a tiny well made package and bungee...so much fun and good out of doors exercise too.... well-done Corrine... good effort.... very hard to film tiny white glider yes... she did well :) love it.... bet it slopes well on tight little hills :)

[@Snakepliskin76]

great video, I'm going out to buy one for my kids tomorrow!

[@stephaniekent8483]

no not kids...!! there interest will last 5 mins I be.... buy it for you pleeeez x

[@Ahkeys82]

cool little glider! Corine is a good sport.

[@EliasTheHunter]

I've only been flying for a few years, but I absolutely love my Radian. It's the best of both worlds!

[@ZiaFlyer]

Wow! cant wait till its available in the US!

[@Tim4706]

Thank You Chuck im just learning to fly the ASK-21 its my first glider its a cool plane Im setting up my high start launcher it hand glides like a pro Im from Reading,Pa USA your video are very enjoyable thanks again

[@mwilson14]

Thanks for uploading this video. I just got this little plane a couple weeks ago, but haven't been able to try it out yet. I do have it ready to go so when the weather is nice enough, I'm going for it.

[@mikbacitube]

Nice little glider and great filming. There is nothing wrong with camera handling. The only problem I have is the same old problem with all the micro's it needs almost no wind and a sunny / calm day to get the best out of them. You want to land that in high/long grass so even if it cartwheel it takes less damage. Can you see it well when it goes up on launch? It is difficult to see it on camera.

[@magicmike1122]

UMX 777! Hurry up ad come out already!

[@ColeAviation]

Great video brother Chuck! I just got one in yesterday for my son for CHRISTmas. Cheers mate!

[@exoditegrayc]

Great segment, Chuck and Corinne! Thanks for braving those winter winds for us! What part of Australia are you in? I'd like to "google-it-up" on my Mac. Cheers and Best Regards, exoditegrayc

[@AdamDemas]

Thanks so much for this great video. I just got one since they dropped the price to $49. I hope to fly it soon.

[@dphotos007]

Nice glider. Can I make a suggestion a wireless mic would make you audio shine much better. It would help with any wind noise. Does your camera have an external audio port. Cost of a system is the same cost as a Horizon Hobby plane.

[@magneresjuan]

Big Lebowskyi, Nice flight !!!

[@popcorncrow]

would like to see that one.... again... on a sunny, warm day ;-)

[@mrwellgun]

Hi chuck ! The umx ask 21 will be soon in France ! :D so I would know if the bungee is in the box ??? Can you give me a response soon please ? ;) thanks a lot for your videos !

[@scottfinnie6467]

i like the look of this but the glide ratio seems awful, ive not seen one video of it staying up for long yet, even in hotter climates, ashame since its so attractive, great video, i enjoy watching them all

[@mrwellgun]

ok thanks :D ...last question.... did he can do a little bit of "aerobatics" ?

[@karl7432966]

@chucktseeker what would be better? the UMX ASK-21 or the Ultra micro spitfire for flying in a small area about 1/3 - 1/2 or maybe less of a size football feild and has an average 5-15 km/h wind. sorry for my bad grammar. English is not my first language

[@ilikchez]

well lets tow it with the mig >:)

[@rcpilot9963]

What is the max wind speed to fly this little glider?

[@sethzepplin6270]

So the mic is free then????

[@sbs9026]

Chuck, why are you wearing a hat and coat in July for crying out loud !!!! Just Kidding mate - I know that everything is upsidedown in Australia .... Love the Video !!!

[@Brados1221]

Too much wind bro? Shoulda found a ridge?

[@P47Thunderbolt41]

I'm thinking about getting this glider but when u launch it with the rubber band do u have to use elevater with the bungee

[@ejcm55]

Cloudy day, no thermals. Flying over grass, no thermals. Even if there was a thermal the wind would blow it away. Go find a slope.

[@hajkomartan]

Take better cameraman...

[@ChuckTSeeker]

sorry can't find one! so i'll stick with my Misses