Full Test Flight Genteel Lady from Angelwingdesigns

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Full test Flight Genteel Lady Angelwingdesigns
well what can I say its an absolute peach of a glider.
All up weight 189 grams
centre of gravity 55-65 mm Start at 55
Rudder throw 15-20 mm left/right
Elevator throws 5-6 mm up/down
Our latest edition to our 1200mm span Sub 250g Glider range to compliment the very popular Dune Freak. Our new "Genteel Lady" yes we know it looks just like a "Gentle Lady" That is because it is exactly what we wanted it to look like, right down to the number of wing ribs. We also wanted to keep the same feel for the tail surfaces.
So what is different. Well we have built ours to a projected wing span of 1200mm and uses a modified AG25 airfoil section. This gives us a thinner wing with camber that should not only respond to lift better but give better penetration too.
6mm x 3mm Basswood spars are utilised top and bottom to take the strain of bungee launches and rough handling by beginners.
Kit Contents
Bass wood main wing spars
Balsa Strip wood
Laser cut balsa and plywood parts
Laserboard band protector
Plastic Pushrod Sleeves
0.8mm Wire Pushrods
5mm Carbon wing bands dowels
Pk 6 Rubber wing bands
Full sized plans
Vinyl Decal
Wing Span 1200mm 47.25 "
Wing Area 17.8 dcm2 275.5 sq "
Wing Loading 9.15g / dcm2 3oz sq ft
Wing Sections AG25 Mod AG25 Mod
Length 630mm 24.75"
Empty weight from xxx g
Flying weight from 163g 5.75oz
Servos 3 - 5g
RX Battery 2s 350 + BEC
4 cell 230 NIMH

[@bobjosjor8307]

Looks great! I see that name change is more along my suggestion. That, I think, was wise. Now I need to decide whether this or the Dune Freak will be my first ever balsa build. Thanks for the videos and info!

[@NickChittyFlying]

If am honest it breaks my heart to say it but GL is a great first build with my video series 👌

[@nsbob70]

I'd love to bring my Carl Goldberg Gentle Lady to that spot and come fly with ya. Built it probably a good 20 years ago now? I wonder if this is the same kit offered by Willie Nillies?

[@NickChittyFlying]

Anytime mate this one is 1.2 metre and has a better wind section for penetration it’s from angel wing designs in uk

[@scottanderson9065]

What happened to Part 4 build video of the final assembly?

[@NickChittyFlying]

In about an hour it’s loading now

[@simonsutherland814]

Very Nice job 👍🏻 its looking Great, like a half size Gentle Lady

[@NickChittyFlying]

It does 😍

[@AerialWaviator]

Sweet! At 4:20, it just takes to the sky and floats away. Seems that AngelWing Designs has a winner, being a nice all around size.

[@NickChittyFlying]

I recon this should be the size for a completion glider.

[@davidpiper3652]

I would like to see some bungee launches please! Looking good Nick.

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks can you organise the weather 🌦️ mate 🤣

[@ficosk8]

Nice flights and nice beach there! Nice accent too :)

[@NickChittyFlying]

Thanks London boy 😍

[@47stampe]

Wow , a what lovely model. Where are you flying from , cheers Rick

[@NickChittyFlying]

Woolacombe North Devon 🇬🇧

[@47stampe]

@@NickChittyFlying ah Woolacombe I know it well . Ex -Brit and modeller/ full scale builder and restorer currently building a Chilton dw1 from W-S-M and Bristol living in Canada . I simply love your videos. Keep up the good work and have fun.

[@NickChittyFlying]

@@47stampe I built a full size plane years ago. would love to build full size sailplane to fly the hill. flew berrow sands with rc gliders have a great xmas :)

[@47stampe]

@@NickChittyFlying Yes a merry Christmas to you , happy flying

[@CirrusRC]

Nice. Does kit come with tow hook? Will those banded wings take a high start?

[@NickChittyFlying]

I will do a video on towing and also power pod coming

[@F3PUK]

Rubber bands were good enough for Carl Goldberg on the original 78 inch gentle lady ;)

[@meljones7066]

How does the Genteel Lady compare against the Micro Runt?

[@NickChittyFlying]

Hi mate Genteel lady is a thermal soaring glider. The micro runt is 2/3 the size and is an intermediate aerobatic glider or first aileron plane 👌