I'm currently working in association with FLASH-RC on a new slope glider project , called the "Padawan 1.5", which we hope will be on sale soon.

This summer, I worked on a prototype using a home made fuselage construction made from extruded foam covered with 0.6mm samba sheet. The wings were made with a foam care and also samba sheet, covered with vynil.
The prototype is a bit heavy for the size with a flying weight of 875gr, when it should be around 700gr. However it could fly in light conditions, is looking great in the air, roll rate is impressive and knife edge flying is easy.
In the meantime the master of the fuselage, rudder, and canopy have been milled, and I just recevied a picture of the molds.
A pre-serie should start soon and I'm very excited to see the result !
Here is a video filmed this summer at Col du Glandon, in light conditions.
I will of course share with you about the progress and the avaibility date as soon as I will have more visibility.
Stay tuned !
That looks great! Just the kind of model I'm looking for.
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Hi Pierre,
ReplyDeleteJust asking a question, if it is possible that you may make a foam/balsa kit or publish a plan of the Padawan 1.5 for the traditional glider builders out there. I live in Australia where postage from Europe is very expensive and I am a keen Slope flyer. I have been following and admiring what you done for the sport over the years.
Looking forward to your reply.
Cheers Peter
Hi Peter,
DeleteA wood version of the Padawan is not planned for now. However this is something we may conisder in the futur.
Kind regards,
Pierre
Hmmm il y a de la concurrence...
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@ Peter: I believe the "Le Fish" plans are now in the public domain. Its not a wingeron but it might be close to what you are looking for.
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