EDF Lidl Glider EASY RC Build - plus BRILLIANT maiden flight!

[@bobflyman]

Note: There are ventilation outlets underneath in the fusi. Maybe should have been bigger though the 30A ESC wasn't really rated high enough for a 28A current when used with a 3S lipo. I've upgraded to 40A now and it's fitted outside in the airflow

[@Emiliocab47]

Don't forget that you need ventilation holes for the air that enters through the scoop to exit. Otherwise, there won't be any air flow over the esc

[@bobflyman]

Hi mate, there are ventilation outlets underneath in the fusi. Maybe should have been bigger though the 30A ESC wasn't really rated high enough for a 28A current when used with a 3S lipo. I've upgraded to 40A now and it's fitted outside in the airflow 😊

[@Emiliocab47]

@bobflyman Good to hear. I was introduced to your channel recently by the KZbin algorithm, liked and subscribed 🙂

[@bobflyman]

@@Emiliocab47 that's good news, I wonder sometimes if their algorithms do anything for me!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Success 😎 great result Bob, thinking of number eight already, there's no stopping you 😁👍

[@bobflyman]

If you're not moving forwards you're going backwards! Yes, I think a foamie EDF special next, my little brain is already thinking of how!

[@Aengus42]

Love it mate! Great little plane. EDFs seem much more efficient than open props.

[@bobflyman]

The info I found in my little research before trying it was contradictory as far as efficiency goes! I thought less efficient? Good fun though!

[@Aengus42]

@@bobflyman From Wikipedia... "By reducing propeller blade tip losses, the ducted fan is more efficient in producing thrust than a conventional propeller of similar diameter."

[@bobflyman]

@@Aengus42 I looked at Wiki too. 😉

[@dronepilot260rc]

This is amazing!

[@bobflyman]

Thanks mate, and it flew really well too!

[@nicker3115]

Which converstion flies the better? Which one has the best speed? Thanks

[@bobflyman]

Hi Mate, they all fly well, Spitfire probably best . I think I had a about 8 mins flight with the EDF , can't remember the current. It is a 45 mm EDF. Regarding speed that's quite a difficult question because it depends on how heavy you make a conversion and what motor and prop you use and what size lipo. I guess my first conversion, the yellow one, is quickest as it has the biggest motor and big propeller. That was the one in this video but since that build I changed the nose to improve battery position. The details of motor and prop are on the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZaxoaudd5tlfc0&pp=gAQBiAQB and this is the nose job modification kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGjOi6OHpshsedU&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@barenekid9695]

Klever.. Roll up a printer paper (or?) thrust tube. It will help performance... noticeably.

[@bobflyman]

Thanks might try that.

[@meareAaron]

suprised that there is so much difference with a 30 and 40mm edf

[@bobflyman]

Mine was a 45 mm AEORC.

[@jagdeshwarmanipatruni6327]

Cool, flies great, whats the total wing length and width(chord)

[@bobflyman]

It's a Lidl foam glider. Span 825 mm and chord 160 mm. And yes, it did fly well!

[@paulboulton21]

Bob, looks like BG have discontinued this EDF. Have you tried any others ? Just starting my first Lidl conversion... I'm based in Brasil and not a huge number of suppliers here.

[@bobflyman]

Hi mate, I just clicked on the link and it came up? SEE MY EDIT: www.banggood.com/custlink/vGGhU6iapa or there's a 55 mm one here that would do the job! www.banggood.com/custlink/KDKEUMAYDU EDIT I just clicked on the link for the 45 mm and yes, it does say not available. The 55 mm still is available, which might work better in fact? Or if you search AEORC EDF Ali Express still sell them but I actually bought my first from them and waited weeks for it! Did you see my EDF Vulcan made with a Lidl nose. On my channel!

[@paulboulton21]

@@bobflyman Was just typing about Aliexpress, then read your edit. I'm getting the 55 one as well from BG, they deliver fairly quickly down here, bound to come in handy. Haven't viewed the Vulcan yet, but it's on the list. Thanks for the reply. atb

[@jagdeshwarmanipatruni6327]

What is the discharge rates on 460 and 800 battery. Is it 25c or 30c?

[@bobflyman]

800 says 20c - 30c I reckon about 5 mins flight time. Don't know the current sorry.

[@bobflyman]

found it, details of current 12.6 v 28 amps

[@pixelpeter3883]

I got one of these Lidl gliders and mine doesn't glide very well: it keeps turning, no matter what I do; tried to correct the wing, tried to straighten the tail, nothing made it glide straight :-\

[@bobflyman]

That's weird? Fuselage twist or bend? I take it that the main spar is bang in the middle 😕😉. Dihedral equal? Must have a twist somewhere. I've had a few, including Wish gliders that arrived the shape of a banana, and they've all been OK (once I straightened them out!)

[@pixelpeter3883]

@@bobflyman Version I've got doesn't have a spar (wing in one piece) and seems 'straight' to the eye. Tried to coach it to glide straight but lost my interest after many tries and back and forth to pick it up again. Oh well.

[@bobflyman]

Strange. I bought a couple last year, both were fine. Buy a couple next time, one will be ok!

[@aliengrey6052]

Lidl? Lidl don’t make planes!!!!!

[@bobflyman]

They may not make them, but once a year in around May they have them in store for a few days. People buy several at a time because they are great for RC conversion. They have a cult following. Google 'lidl glider' and you'll see what I mean!

[@Dg-zj6jo]

brilliant

[@bobflyman]

Thanks mate. Pretty simple job too!

[@riovonstahl2869]

Cool!! Model 8 with dual wing monted EDF?

[@bobflyman]

Wow, that would go!

[@simonjandrell5897]

i bought 2 Lidl Gliders today the red one and they are stunning, and i now cannot wait for the build

[@bobflyman]

Good for you mate, I warn you though, they are addictive! I've made about 6 or 7 different creations now from twins, to Biplane to EDF (all on my channel) and I bought two more this year! Red ones too! I'm still thinking about what I'll do with them, but I think they will be winter projects to keep me busy. I guess you're on the Lidl glider Facebook groups? Some interesting creations pop up on there, and good advice too. Have fun! PS I guess you've seen my build video with 46K views? I got tidier as I went on but it's a useful guide to building. Deciding on motor, prop and which lipo is the harder part.

[@simonjandrell5897]

@@bobflyman fascinating things Gliders i bought the red one as it looks awsome.. i am gonna use your building technique with the EDF.. i see them every year in Lidl and never buy them i did this year and i am like WOW! great value for your Cash

[@meareAaron]

now we need to see an edf twin boom version hahaha

[@bobflyman]

Now that's an idea. I've made 7 variations of Lidls and the only one that didn't fly well was my twin boom version. I keep meaning to give it another go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foiZfIyHo7Ssp6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zVq2ifYp6lrM0