RC Sailing - Tacking Flyer's Headsails - How it works

[@qd63991]

I have just started to build Flyer, my 2nd Gary design. Annie was my first RC boat model ever, and she’s perfect. So now I’m tackling this beautiful design.

[@tinuscronje2546]

Great video Gary - I can't stop looking at her sailing - SO BEAUTIFUL...

[@JefftheDonkeyGuy]

I appreciate your boats, your designs, and your explanations very much. I'm just getting into rc sailing - at 75 - and expect to be buying some of your plans soon. Again, very fine work. Thank you.

[@daanbos5918]

I think this one is my favourite from your collection

[@pj0eb]

This looks like the perfect addition to your Schooner "Irene"! I might be tempted to build a "Deborah's Daughter"! Thanks, Gary!

[@SampsonBoatCo]

Very nice!

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Leo, I am delighted to hear from you!

[@bernardlash4169]

I'm a retired schooner captain myself. Wonderful little sailing models.

[@geoffadams846]

I watch this video a lot to get the sail control right in my head. My cutter is finished and ready to go in the water very soon. Thanks for the plans and the videos

[@sailtails2775]

Thank you Geoff for your enthusiasm and support. I see you do have your Cutter in the water now. Congratulations on the launch of "MiLor". See Geoff's Cutter sailing kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZO3qGRnpNKBe5o

[@geoffadams846]

@@sailtails2775 Nice to hear from you Gary, we got some nice comments from the waterside when I was putting the boat together. People are surprised that you made the boat yourself, it is very gratifying so thanks again.

[@andersklausen]

Thank you for sharing, Gary... Lovely boat you have there.

[@TRConcepts-yz9vd]

Your work is astonishing I am simply impressed how well it sails!

[@mathieurousseau271]

Thank you very much Gary. I was asking my self for weeks how the hell it is working. Many thanks to your friend also.

[@c42cly]

Thanks for the video.... Fitted it on my boat with a gaff rigg. First sail today and it was so much fun! Once I worked out what side I was tacking to it was great. Some minor trimming adjustments needed but it worked a treat!! Just watching your video again.... The operation of your head sails in that dock is so smooth.... My installation is retrofitted onto an existing boat so operates on the deck where I'm suffering from stuff for the sheets to get caught on. The look under sail is much more realistic than the typical front boom setup, and more fun to sail!

[@c42cly]

She sails lovely. Great boat, thanks for the information

[@geoffadams846]

I am just about to put the sails on my Pilot cutter and this video is very helpful in showing how the sheets are laid out. I guess it is one of those times when things make more sense when you do it in real time yourself.

[@pnwRC.]

I don't currently have any NON motorized boats, I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@Lanes-Explorer5733]

Another superb video Gary. Thank you. Peter

[@bentucker5009]

Thanks for the clear explaination. A very clever system for a lovely model boat.

[@davidcraig4253]

I cant get enough eduction Many Thanks..

[@paraglide01]

Beautiful design, I truly enjoyed this video.

[@stephenlutchman8767]

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[@Johnny-tt8zc]

Now it makes sense. Thank you Gary.

[@nonoririko2056]

What a relaxing video to watch

[@williamstamps3408]

Love it. Thanks for posting. Smooth sailing my friend. William ......

[@Hagar2670]

I just could not choose which is best.... so I ordered one of each set of plans! lol

[@MrBigChris620]

Great video! YOUR the Captain!

[@TheMendipman]

Thanks Gary. I live in Somerset, near the Bristol Channel where several of these cutters operated. Noel

[@petercane6890]

Brilliant Gary Your masterpiece I think!. Lovely boat. Like your choice of radio too. I have the same one. Pete

[@vincenzomemoli8354]

Gary sei un grande modellista.

[@владзимирпарфенон]

its amazing

[@ead0601]

Thank you so much for your contribution.

[@steverowe8785]

Love your channel, and your generous sharing of your wisdom.

[@bernardsu1]

Very well explained. Thanks,Gary.

[@fepatton]

Well, I think I've found my next project. Plans ordered!

[@CarbideGames]

Very nice work!

[@warrenneeves7103]

She's pretty sweet Gary. I've just started building Irene. The bottom of the hull went on this afternoon. Now I can see the development of your designing process. Flyer is beautiful and if I'm allowed, she could become a sister to my Irene. Thanks for your efforts. I have wanted to build an RC sailboat. Your plans and videos have made it possible. I'll send you some photos when we're on the water.

[@sailtails2775]

Thanks Warren, I love photos!

[@nelsonrodriguez4084]

Saludos amigo desde Canarias,Tenerife. Soy Nelson un modelista naval y me apasiona tus trabajos Me estoy iniciando en barcos de vela y aprendo mucho con tus vídeos Me encantaría poder compartir con usted Un saludo

[@boatboy222]

Lovely set of sails!

[@KRNpics]

Thank you, I just purchased your plans .

[@ricardopounds7191]

Beautiful boat and excellent video!

[@Deperdussin1910]

Would enjoy your taking on Square Sail control...small brig or brigantine.

[@Joburgbass]

Thank you . Great video. Love your work.

[@jensnitsche4994]

Wichtiger Beitrag für viele: ein Video über die Herstellung der Segel...bitte!

[@antarestile3512]

I have that radio and it is easy to remove the centering spring from the right side controller. That way both levers can control the sheets. Open the back and you can see how it works. There is a KZbin video on how too remove the centering device. I added a piece of plastic to give a bit of traction to the lever and its not so flippy floppy.

[@gunnarbergvall6502]

Very interesting, thank´s

[@vgaulin]

Awsome.

[@thomasnewton9818]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and know how on model sailboats ⛵ when I finish building my 12 foot sailing scow I'd like to tackle a model sailboat. I really like your sailboats. I live about 20 minutes from a park on a lake with a public dock. It would be fun to drop a model in when I had time. I'm retired so I've got lots of time.

[@Billbumblebee]

Love the videos, your boats are beautiful

[@ErVitoXI]

Thank you for this video i was so lost about making the sail things by myself but after this video i think ill try to transform ,y old plastic boat de juguete con motor on to a rc velero xd

[@gemfaceter]

Gary thanks so much for your videos I purchased your Emma plans and just finished building her. I wish you would design a smaller scale sailboat that is easier to transport i would buy the plans for sure. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@MARCSILVER-c1l]

Hi Gary, Great video and I am trying to set this up on my boat. I messaged you before, but I am having trouble setting up my rig. My question still remains. Using your image to explain. If I let out the Blue trimming sheet, to sheet out the sail, won't the green lazy sheet simultaneously sheet in, meaning the sail will not sheet out?

[@sailtails2775]

If the winch provides at least about 15 inches of travel, one sheet will always be slack before the other sheet pulls in. This slack in the lazy sheet will allow the sail to billow out when its working sheet is eased. Sorry about missing your message. Best way to contact me is by email. My email address can be found in fine print on the Bearospace website. Cheers !

[@marcsilver6996]

Thanks again Gary. I am at sheet set up stage. I will try this out and see what happens. Otherwise I am thinking of adding another full sail winch, and I will sheet out, switch of the winch for the slack sheet and turn on the winch for the trimming sheet. I don’t want to be restricted on sheet out and sheet in. I’ll email you a pictures if you’re interested.

[@marcsilver6996]

Hi Gary, love the video and have been looking for a way to manage a headsail sheeted from behind the mast, as I am building a scale model of Comanche. I was looking to do the same as you, but I have one question. In this set up, it seems your sheet length is set. If you let out sheet on the port side it will be pulled to starboard by the opposing internal pulley. I need to be able to sheet out. Am I missing something?

[@sailtails2775]

Good question, there is a simple answer. There must be enough winch travel so that when the sail is sheeted in on one side (by the working sheet) there is adequate slack in the other (lazy) sheet. Thus, the working sheet can be let out a bit and the wind can fill the sail without being restrained by the lazy sheet. Hope that clears up your concern. Happy boat building !

[@marcsilver6996]

Thanks for the quick reply Gary. That’s the conclusion I came to mulling it over last night. I will set a mock up and give it a test to get the sheet lengths correct. I already have the dual servo set up. As I use this on all my boats. I use the knobs for both main and head sails, as the other stick is used to control the swing keel. Thanks again.

[@sebassrosr]

muchas gracias por tus videos, son de mucha ayuda

[@comoes01]

Good

[@colinsmith4699]

A good video

[@stephenlutchman8767]

Hi, I sail my sailboat in the the sea, how can I prevent it from getting away if the wind stops or the RC stops working, what type of line can I attached to the boat

[@sailtails2775]

Attaching a line could be problematic, such as becoming wrapped up around the rig or the rudder due to the boat maneuvering as sailing boats do. I suggest an inspection ashore, including a radio range check, to assure she is ship shape before setting off on the high seas. If the wind stops, she won't go far till the wind picks up again.

[@stephenlutchman8767]

@@sailtails2775 Thanks for your advice

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[@fernlenker]

such a Beauty ! thank you for explaining the Sail names! i like your work on that types of boats! what about building tha Kaisers Meteor II ? =)) i did not start while afraid to manage the sails, but now you showed how it could work... i seacht for the plan =) THANK YOU greetings from germany

[@Kite-Break]

Would it be possible to put reef points in the main and take foresails off easily for windy conditions?

[@sailtails2775]

Both the main top sail and the jib top sail can be easily removed, leaving her to sail with her "lowers" in heavy wind conditions. A characteristic of the gaff cutter is that she balances well with or without the top sails. I have not tried reef points or further sail reduction, as she holds up well this way.

[@RD-cu3ry]

Have 1/4''' plate aluminum were I to make the trunk to fit would that impact the performance of the Flyer?

[@sailtails2775]

I do not think there would be a noticeable difference. Simply make the opening in the trunk about 1/16" (1.5 mm) wider than the thickness of the aluminum fin. Happy boat building !

[@pj0eb]

All the sails cannot be controlled together from the throttle stick, can they?

[@sailtails2775]

Ahoy Paul, the mainsail is controlled by the "throttle stick" while the 3 headsails are controlled (all 3 together) by a separate channel using a knob on the transmitter. Keeps the skipper busy.

[@fordman7479]

Sweet! I wish I could sail in real life.

[@paolograssi6132]

Super!!!!!!!!

[@MIKELitynsky]

How can I get a set of plans for your cutter

[@sailtails2775]

Visit our website where you will find pdf plans for the Cutter "Flyer" as well as Schooners "Irene" and "Annie" and Sloop "Emma" www.bearospaceindustries.com/boats2.html Printed paper plans are also available from Flying Models store.flying-models.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=19&sort=2a&page=1

[@zonianinexile]

Is this cape Canaveral?

[@deepakbrahmacharimayum-bh5vi]

Sir can I get one sailing boat a from mnaipur

[@chrisbailey7820]

Make more vids dude

[@MICHAELLOPEZ-us9fb]

I can afford a real sailboat but to build one. Wow.

[@RmasterD]

If only the plans came in 1/16 scale.