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Old 10-04-2020, 07:10 PM
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Default Wanted: RDC boost glider plans (dragonfly & feather)

Guys,

I'm looking for any info on these two boost gliders. The Dragonfly looks an awful lot like a Flat Cat. However, the Feather appears to be pretty unique to me. I'd definitely like to build one.

They can be found here:
http://www.ninfinger.org/rockets/ca...c68/68rdc8.html
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Old 10-04-2020, 07:17 PM
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I hope those can be found. I especially like the Feather. Very unusual.
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Old 10-04-2020, 08:20 PM
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Ask and ye shall receive

I can't remember where I received these years ago, but looks like it was around 15 years ago from someone online (I know, super descriptive).

In any case - I tried to build one but it did not go well. Might be a fun project to try again.

Good luck!

Dan
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Old 10-04-2020, 09:43 PM
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Ask and ye shall receive

I can't remember where I received these years ago, but looks like it was around 15 years ago from someone online (I know, super descriptive).

In any case - I tried to build one but it did not go well. Might be a fun project to try again.

Good luck!

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Thanks Dan!

That sure was quick!

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Old 11-02-2020, 06:48 PM
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Ask and ye shall receive

I can't remember where I received these years ago, but looks like it was around 15 years ago from someone online (I know, super descriptive).

In any case - I tried to build one but it did not go well. Might be a fun project to try again.

Good luck!

Dan


it was me....or somebody that I sent them to.....If I remember correctly I got them direct from Irv Wait of RDC. I lived about 50 miles south of him back then.
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Old 11-02-2020, 07:04 PM
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Here's some pics of some Feather BG that was taken in Irv Wait's basement about 15 years ago

I have more. I can zip them up if you email me or dm me....
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Old 11-03-2020, 09:20 AM
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I like boost gliders, but this thing is just TOO WHACKY.
Having the thrust 20 degrees off center to "counteract looping forces" is a major WASTE as well.
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I like boost gliders, but this thing is just TOO WHACKY.
Having the thrust 20 degrees off center to "counteract looping forces" is a major WASTE as well.

I counter with it being a good way to get more smoke and fire (always good) and still get a glider back on a small field.
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Old 11-03-2020, 10:32 AM
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Lol, point taken tbzep.
Thing would be hilarious on a B14-0
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Lol, point taken tbzep.
Thing would be hilarious on a B14-0

The speed of balsa might be exceeded.
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