Mk2 Lidl Glider Pitcheron full Build

[@helmutw.4882]

Super! Very Great explained video and the subtitle makes it much easier to understand the video with the individual steps.

[@RcAircraft]

Glad you liked it!!

[@edwardryan9125]

Got everything finished, had a problem with getting a receiver to bind with my grandsons dx5e transmitter, but all good, set both aileron and elevator at 30 degrees, and will progress from there, thanks for your excellent videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@RcAircraft]

My pleasure 👍🏻, Glad you found them useful.

[@kencroft7933]

I built mine just like this one but after flight tests I changed the servo arms to point forward rather than back to give less movement of the wing and a slightly more precise movement. Mine will roll, loop, bunt and fly inverted for ever. It is absolutely lovely to fly.Very pleased indeed.

[@kencroft7933]

Oh sorry, mine is a powered version, should have said so at first. And it balances at 56mm back.

[@RcAircraft]

@@kencroft7933 I agree this is a easy way to convert to radio control and flies well too. 👍

[@TheDuncandan]

Great will be watching for the flight difference.Thanks Stephen

[@RcAircraft]

Thank`s it has been ready for weeks but we have not had the weather to fly them. 👍

[@hirow08]

Thanks a lot for this very nice and detailed build. 👌

[@RcAircraft]

Your welcome, 👍🏻

[@A470RCSoaring]

Loved the build video Stephen, and well explained. I’ll look forward to seeing it fly.

[@RcAircraft]

Thank You. As soon as the rain stops and the wind is in the right direction I will fly this one and the I built 4 years ago.

[@sonodrome]

Very tidy conversion, great work, thanks for sharing!

[@RcAircraft]

Glad you like it!

[@mikesrcgarage]

On the main wing tube spar you cut the outer sleeve into 3 pieces and you use 4 washers to hold the the wings from sliding off the inner spar? I am in the process of building one and have never done a pitcheron set up. Seems like a awesome lil glider and a fun project. Thanks for this tutorial, if you have any tips please advise... Have a great day!

[@RcAircraft]

Follow the video carefully and you will have the perfect model to take to the beach and you will not break it on the rocks if you crash it. Have Fun.

[@mikesrcgarage]

@@RcAircraft Thank you, I have watched it several times and the part that is not clear is the wing spar and sleeve as I described but thank you I will figure it out for sure. Happy RC'ing!

[@RcAircraft]

@@mikesrcgarage Hi, wing sparr has three sleeves that rotate around the main sparr. So that the cut out slot is the same dimension the full length, the end washers are to stop the sleeves coming off the spare. And three of them in case you accidentally glue one of the sleeves to the spar. Hope that explains the reason for building that way.

[@mikesrcgarage]

Yes thank you I finished mine, test tomorrow... Hopefully! Lol!

[@GrandadsOtherChannel]

Saving this one for reference. Nicely done, Stephen 👍👍

[@RcAircraft]

Thank You 👍

[@RS-ro8io]

What type (symbol) of receiver did you use? Great video!

[@RcAircraft]

Thanks 👍. I used a small 4ch Frsky receiver but any small receiver will do.

[@julien1272]

hello, congratulations that's great! How much the plane weighs with the modifications?

[@RcAircraft]

Both my Mk1 and Mk2 Lidl gliders are around 245g . The only video I have of this one flying at the moment is too windy.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ol7Zlmybirl3hKc It is very windy here in the UK at the moment and in the wrong direction for my local hills but as soon as the weather is suitable I will be flying both Mk1 and Mk2 as a comparison to see if the MK 2 is better.

[@edwardryan9125]

What is the reason for using the UBEC, and what unit was it

[@RcAircraft]

Hi, at 2:20 I explain why I use a Ubec and a Lipo rather than a NiCad. Weight 👍

[@masszivdinamika142]

Thank you for the video!

[@RcAircraft]

Glad it was helpful!

[@osm013]

Great video. I have build classic lidl conversion with ailerons and elevator. I think pitcheron version has better ability to trim glider geometry.....main wing axis vs elevator axis.

[@RcAircraft]

I agree 👍

[@osm013]

@@RcAircraft But at opposite side, the main wing should be the vunerable point of the model when some crash on wing will happen (of course it depends on toughness of joints)

[@RcAircraft]

@@osm013 I have not had any problems with this set up.

[@osm013]

​@@RcAircraft I agree, yours realisation is decent. I tried to make that from "in house" model garbage and it was weak - my fault.

[@catfish828]

Hello , what is your CG ? I built a pusher plank type but think my c.g is a further forward than yours. I know it's a old video but can you tell me .. Cheers

[@RcAircraft]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2HZqqyaitiFbbcsi=c-qV_L-WEEP_y3JT watch from 2:22 also info in the Description box below the video.

[@Flybrei]

Nice Work 👍👍👍

[@RcAircraft]

Thank you. ❤ Will be interesting to see how version one and version two differ.

[@Pierre19prt]

Good description !

[@RcAircraft]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@riyaanjanodien3787]

Brilliant !!!!! love the build video ..

[@RcAircraft]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Sandokans]

Hello. It is a video with this convertion?!

[@RcAircraft]

Yes,

[@Sandokans]

@@RcAircraft Ohh i just senn it?! On the beach right, s cloudlly?! It is posibile to put one motor to pitcheron lidl glider?!

[@RcAircraft]

@@Sandokans Yes very cloudy ☁ weather, hoping for some clear skies 🌞to do a comparison flight with both my Mk1 and Mk2 version of the Pitcheron gliders to see which performs better and yes many have put a motor up front and fly well too but they wound be better with a folding propeller so you do not break the prop on landing.

[@Sandokans]

Hi. Another questions, I have bought 5 this litlle glider for future conversions. It is ok to use 13 grames metal gear servos, instead of 9 gr plastic gear servo?Cheers 😊

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Nicely done Stephen 👍

[@RcAircraft]

Thanks 👍

[@barenekid9695]

Curious as to the sheer Size of your Bat eliminator... Bigger than the Battery and Triple the size of the Rx. A very odd choice.

[@RcAircraft]

Thanks for commenting.The Battery Eliminator in the video is one I had to hand and is the same size as the battery which is also small. 2:50 shows a 3amp Ubec which is about the smallest I can find. However if you use high voltage servos and receiver you do not Need a Ubec. Note later in the video you can not see the Ubec as it is under the battery!

[@craigfield3228]

I am in Australia so cant find these gliders but i did find one that is remakably similar so am going to try this concept ..... The one i have has a C of G at 70mm back from the leading edge at the fuselage join when flown as a chuck glider. Does the pitcheron pivot point need to be installed at some "relationship" to the C of G. I noticed in your video that the pivot point is behind the C of G.Luckily I can get a whole bunch of them pretty cheap for some trial and error. Great video by the way .... Subtitles are excellent ...

[@RcAircraft]

Hi, and thanks for your comments. Yes the pivot point is behind the C of G. as this gives better loops and when flying on a slope you need a more forward CoG to keep the model falling down the hill as the up lift will push it up.Take some spare lead weight with you so you can move the CoG point back or forth to your liking. Have fun 👍

[@brucethart]

Hi Craig, How are you going with the conversion(s)? Are you using the 'Anko' clone, found in Kmart, here in Aus? I am planning to use this plane in a project with some school students

[@samnelson3526]

Nice build! I live in the US and can't seem to find these, can I buy them online somewhere?

[@RcAircraft]

I'm not sure, Wiki Lidl opened its first stores in the United States in Virginia Beach, Virginia. But these are only on sale for a short time in the middle of the shop at a super low price which is why they sell out so quick.

[@tonyhouk9047]

Is this glider available in the United States? Thanks, Tony

[@RcAircraft]

Their are 300 stores in the US www.lidl.com/stores

[@flyingtonyw]

Nice build.

[@RcAircraft]

Thanks!

[@nicker3115]

what's the model of your controller?

[@RcAircraft]

I use open Tx Tranis mostly but also use futaba or 35 meg radio.

[@nicker3115]

@@RcAircraft I can't find the exact same model that you have on the video, may you give me the exact model or a link please?

[@meljones7066]

What are your thoughts on taking the dihedral out of the wing?. I have copied this pitcheron design and find that elevator works but if your not careful it is easy to induce a stall, I think that this might be caused by drag from the wing while using the elevator. I was wondering if flattening the wing would help.

[@RcAircraft]

This is a copy of the Mk1 Lidl Glider and I do not have any problems with the Mk1 version it flies great. Unfortunately the wind direction has not been favorable for my local hills, so I am still waiting for the opportunity to fly them both and do a comparison. I did flatten out the wings on a powered version and that was less stable. If you was trying to perform a loop and induced a stall then possible air speed too low or CoG needs moving forward. Hope that helps for now. 👍

[@meljones7066]

@@RcAircraft I think that maybe you are correct about air speed, I will try to keep it flying a little faster and see how it goes, thanks for replying.

[@philthayer4087]

Cool but where’s the flight video?

[@RcAircraft]

Have you watched to the end of the video. Here in the UK winter is bearing down on us so model flying outside is not a pleasant experience.

[@balfasladicra5270]

what channel for the elevon servo?🙏

[@RcAircraft]

Depending on the radio system you have you can select a mix called delta or v-tail failing that you can buy a v-tail mixer that you can plug your servos into then plug the v-tail mixer into your servo channels on your reciver.

[@balfasladicra5270]

@@RcAircraft wait is this elevon servo right?

[@RcAircraft]

@@balfasladicra5270 Watch here 30:37

[@StrangerInAStrange]

Nice conversion. Now on my 'Want To Do' list! Did you ever get this one flying and do a video?

[@RcAircraft]

Yes, I see if I can find it, I also wanted to do a comparison between MK1 and MK2 on my to-do list.

[@jimmers6293]

I’m getting one and putting a 11.1 volt battery with a 90mm edf jet engine on the top

[@RcAircraft]

Awesome. 👍

[@jimmers6293]

@@RcAircraft all the parts came in and it flys very good but after a flip the moment that the plane pulls Gs the wings flutter and you can’t control it

[@RcAircraft]

@@jimmers6293 sounds like you have exceeded the speed limit for the airframe. 🤔

[@lamarfullerton7547]

What transmitter is that sr.

[@RcAircraft]

It is a Jumper T-Lite and I won it 🤩all explained here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGHTpoWYp6emq8U

[@meljones7066]

Good build video Stephen, A few of our club members have brought this years Lidl glider, can I ask your permission to add a link to this video onto our club website?

[@RcAircraft]

Glad you like it . Feel free to link / share the more the merrier 👍

[@meljones7066]

@@RcAircraft Many thanks, I am hoping it will act as a good guide to those club members who have brought a Lidl glider.

[@nomi86cool]

You are genius

[@RcAircraft]

😁

[@walterhuber2456]

Warum bringt Lidl keine RC Segelflieger heraus?.....

[@RcAircraft]

Why doesn't Lidl release RC gliders?... Because they are a food shop that also sells diy and general items of interest to help bring customers into their stores. Children's toys and clothes helps bring family shopping into the stores. Just my guess 🤔

[@elcotorro]

Dónde compro el avión ?

[@RcAircraft]

Aquí en el Reino Unido y Alemania, un supermercado llamado Lidl, creo que puedes comprar un planeador que es similar, solo busca el planeador lidl de Google, también mira aquí. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2nGf6pqp6-Ud6s

[@elcotorro]

@@RcAircraft mil Gracias

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

I would have just made full span trailing edge ailerons withe two horns and pushrods going to the left and right servos.

[@RcAircraft]

How would that work ?

[@docwunder1628]

I will try this conversation. Good video. And without silly comments, Like on the Flybrei tutorial Videos.👍😉😁

[@RcAircraft]

Thanks, I wanted to do a better job on this video than my previous and after doing it I realised that it would be easier to cut the wings before I glue the sparr in. 🤔

[@docwunder1628]

@@RcAircraft 😂👍

[@asotelles]

gees why dont you make ailerons like a normal person? lol just joking brother I got stunned by your idea

[@RcAircraft]

Works great. 😁

[@virgiliocarrilalvarez6638]

👌👌👌

[@RcAircraft]

Thank you.

[@user-xp6hq7sc8w]

bem bolado

[@RcAircraft]

Thank You

[@ParisParis-l5d]

my glider is not same like you

[@RcAircraft]

If your Glider has square edges at the back of the wings then it is a MK1 This is the MK2 version and has nice Thin Trailing Edges on the wings and fin. Here is My Video showing both MK1 and MK2 gliders and how they fly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epqwZI2HaJapjZIsi=pOUz_Evns9itRoDO

[@eduardolopezcabra984]

Regalamelo

[@RcAircraft]

They fly great for £8 👍

[@goramlaurent8052]

Ok ok

[@RcAircraft]

Thanks 👍🏻