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The Stingray is a very cool slope aerobatics glider that was originally created as a design study for a fullsize glider, then created in a variety of other sizes including two commercial models, one available from Wings and More of Germany and the other from X-Models of Italy. There’s a great article in Radio Control Soaring Digest about the design study version of the Stingray.

Here’s video of the beautiful (and pricey!) 3.3m version of the Stingray from Germany. Flies amazingly well at that site, and look at the landing zone… wow!!

VDP Mâcon 2010 from l1pulsif on Vimeo.

The latest from Noisy Skies… perhaps their best yet!!

My RCRCM Mini Vector has arrived from SoaringUSA, and it looks great! Everything arrived well-labeled and neatly packaged (to say nothing of SoaringUSA’s legendary packaging – 1st class all the way!).

The color scheme is striking and should look fantastic in the air. Mine is the glass version, and the wing layup is strong (similar to a Wasabi) and the fuse layup, while lightweight, seems durable, similar to the weight of the Wasabi or maybe just slightly heavier.

I’m planning to build this one out with Hitec HS-65HB for ailerons, rudder and elevator, and Hitec HS-65MG for flaps. Haven’t decided on a receiver yet, but am planning to try out an A123Racing 2S 6.6v receiver pack from RCLipos. This will drive maximum performance from the servos while providing a fast recharge rate and very long useful cycle life.

Spindrift and Le Fish on Sheba Crater, AZ, 05-26-10 from Dawson Henderson on Vimeo.

Watch for the really sweet inverted tail drag at 1:54!! Nice flying Dawson & Ezra!

Just checked the thread on Modelisme and saw that the OXID VTPR glider has flown at Macon… and it looks great in the air. Hopefully there will be some video soon.

These two videos do a nice job of showing the similarities and differences between the fullscale and model versions of the MDM-1 Fox when performing aerobatics. Both feature some nice flying and decent videography. Enjoy!

Fullscale:

~3.5m (1/4 scale) Model:

WASABI -RC Glider- from l1pulsif on Vimeo.

Wow, this video sets a new standard for drama and excitement! Very beautiful production, excellent editing and scoring. The flying is great, too… a new bar has been set!!