Sunday morning flying.

[@goldenfish77]

Wow Daniel, it is a good day for flying! I like your nice, large and clear flyin area. The second toss was pretty high! That glider has a very smooth flying ability and it is very light, as I see. Fantastic!

[@banko444]

Yep this thing launches to 40 m with nearly no effort. If I put some power into it it’ll go 50+ meters. But I’ve found it’s not necessary. Starting at about 40m with a nice easy launch is better practice

[@goldenfish77]

@@banko444 Awesome Daniel! Yes, this is where the weight-to-stiffness ratio can be important. If the glider is light and stiff enough, the height of almost 30m is a perfect starting point. But if the machine is heavier, then hopefully it is also more massive and then you have to start higher. My white 1.5 doesn't have a high starting height either (approx. 20-25m), but it catches thermals from lower levels more easily.

[@kirkglundal4289]

Nice session Dan!

[@banko444]

Thanks Kirk! 😎. Got away on the next launch after the camera was off to about 800ft. Cuban 8s to come down. The best flights are always the ones right after filming. Lol.

[@jayjorz]

Nice job Banko. Is there a technique to throwing the glider? Seemed to get a lot more air than I'd expect. Only plane I have is the horizon hobby duet, but can not fly above any wind conditions over 5 mph. What is ideal wind conditions for gliders?

[@banko444]

Yes. There is def a way to launch correctly. A molded ship like this will be able to fly in a good amount of wind if set up Properly. Balance as well as proper use of ballast make that possible. Not much wind going on in this video though.

[@mhmphotography400]

I flew HLG many years ago …… is maple leaf still around….. where did you buy your HLG. I would like yo get back into this please advise

[@banko444]

No maple leaf is long gone. Oleg here is the US distributor of the Ukrainian made Falcon www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3251007-Falcon