2024-07-09 Sylmar RX2 Test Flight

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024

Komentáře • 5

  • @charlescurry620
    @charlescurry620 Před měsícem +1

    Another nice flight Jonathan. I know you own a fleet of gliders, so what criteria do you use when you choose the RX-2?

    • @SoarSoCal
      @SoarSoCal  Před měsícem

      Many factors including my strength and flexibility on the day I fly. Wind velocity. Estimated thermal diameter. Who if anyone I'll be flying with or against. Anything you can think of really. Think of planning a menu for an event.

  • @scottjohnson4319
    @scottjohnson4319 Před měsícem +1

    So... what did you think of the glider?

    • @SoarSoCal
      @SoarSoCal  Před měsícem

      I have over 200hrs on this glider and it's like 10years old or more. I've modified several things and really like it. Re-rigged with a WW Litestream control frame and moved bar aft to accommodate my short reach. Sewed pockets along the trailing edge in 4 places on each side and inserted 1/8" carbon rods to eliminate flutter. Shortened the haul-back by 60mm or so which makes the sail flatter and gives better twist distribution. It tracks and performs better too. I moved the hang point 1cm forward since it's trimming a bit slow. I hope to fly it Saturday and give it a better workout and have more gliders to compare to.

    • @scottjohnson4319
      @scottjohnson4319 Před měsícem

      @@SoarSoCal Though she looked familiar. Thorough explanation as always, you two seem to get along well together.