Balsa glider

justin.clare

New member
Hi I am wanting to build a big balsa glider preferably over 2 meters but I can not find any can someone help me find one or send me files for the design

Thank so much
 

Piotrsko

Master member
Haven't done this in so long....... 2 meter kits are still around but figure they are a + $100 american, plus covering minimum. Bigger than 2 meters, figure multiplied by least twice and maybe $100 for covering.... my Olympic and Grand Espirit cost over a hundred each back 40 years ago when I was making the astounding $9.45 @ hour as a computer tech.
 

FishbonesAir

Well-known member
Hi I am wanting to build a big balsa glider preferably over 2 meters but I can not find any can someone help me find one or send me files for the design

Thank so much
Aloft.com is a hobby shop whose specialty is gliders and sailplanes. They're in California, very knowledgeable and helpful.

They have big 2 meter and they even have some tiny versions of classic designs.

I still get pieces and parts from them, especially carbon fiber. They're very good about shipping quickly.
 

FishbonesAir

Well-known member
Wow! $145 for a Gentle Lady! I bought 2 for a total of about $40ish...many years ago. Still have one of them. I'll sell it for $144! ;)
Ironically, I was planning on putting my Gentle Lady and the Frsky Taranis radio it is paired with on the table at our swap meet this coming Saturday.

Leafrc.com in Longmont Colorado.