This is an all balsa and basswood competition glider for the F3K DLG (Discus launch Glider) class. The design is by Horacio Levit and is intended to be relatively easy to build and very easy to fly while also delivering performance via its AG series airfoils (Dr. Mark Drela’s proven airfoils). This class of glider is great for fun casual contests with an emphasis on fun and the satisfaction of "flying something I made myself”. The glider is supposed to be launched using a hand launch with a discus like rotational motion but can also be adapted to electric or flown off a slope. This kit contains all of the sheet balsa and ply components and spars required to build a Twist-Up as well as a set of full size plans and a Carbon Boom (15g tapered boom or the cheaper 25g straight boom). Lastly the kit will come with unshaped wood for trailing edges and a set of laser cut basswood spars and a hardware pack for mounting the wings, pushrods, magnets etc. While this is not a beginners kit is is relatively straight forward to build. The prototype models shown in the picture were flown and thrown hard to prove that it is strong enough.

NOTE:

Builder supplies covering material and RC gear.

The light tapered boom is stiffer and will require less nose weight to balance leading to a lighter model with higher launch. On the other hand the heavier and cheaper straight boom is bomb proof and still pretty darned stiff.