Nov 9, 2015 · Aircraft - Electric - Airplanes Electric Plane Talk F3K, F5J, F3B, What does it all mean? Thread Tools: Nov 09, 2015, 10:28 AM #1; RCG_Jason. May4th and Sun. Feb 3, 2013 · Discussion PCM Taser F5J Electric Sailplanes. of power motor and 14 min May 19, 2020 · F5J and F5K programs for OpenTX transmitters SoarOTX is a package of sailplane models for OpenTX transmitters. Dec 4, 2023 · Page 7-Discussion Sensor F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES May 7, 2017 · Build Log Aloha F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Nov 24, 2021 · Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit: ripacheco: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 2491: Dec 04, 2023 04:38 AM: Discussion: ALES, F5J and F5J Lite: dharban: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 206: Dec 11, 2016 05:59 PM: Discussion: Can a brushless motor sensor be added-on to a non sensored motor Aug 6, 2024 · I'm excited to announce that House Mountain RC will be having its fall F5J contest on October 5 and 6, 2024! Dates: Oct 5/6, 2024. 000 mah. The only deviation will be that the “no wandering rule” will not be enforced. Wing don't have any problem. 17-19, 2003 Oct 23, 2019 · For electric powered sailplanes that use an altitude limited motor cut-off for competition. Donatas and his new team have been busy for several months now, first working on the new workshop, CNC tools and equipment, and now they are making the tooling for this new plane that is going to be released soon. With the aero work being done by Philip Kolb and a new cool looking double flap system, I am super excited to get my hands on one when available. In either case the fee for F5J/TS should be a TOTAL of $125. (Tx not included) I bought this plane about 2 years from Chip Hyde and only flew it a hand full of time and no competitions. Aug 12, 2022 · Inside f5j. Check links below for his builds. Jul 26, 2024 · Article 2024 F5J National Championships/Team Selects Coverage Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Aug 13, 2010 · Rok is in a Junior who placed 7th out of 60 in the recent F5J Eurocup competition, beating many top fliers, including the entire UK team!) Aug 13, 2010 , 05:54 PM #4 Jan 30, 2016 · Discussion Ultima F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Mar 25, 2024 · Past, Present, and Future of F5J This video by Jure Pečar dives into the history, present, and future of F5J soaring. Will put it through its paces at the Visalia F5J contest this weekend. Mar 3, 2024 · Announcing the F5J Summer Heater in Gainesville, FL presented by the Florida Soaring Society and the Flying Gators RC Club! This 2-day F5J USA Tour event will be held June 8th and 9th, 2024, just West of Gainesville, FL in the town of Archer. 72m design by Joe Wurts uses a low drag pusher configuration. With DS-16 (two 2. 1 F5J template with minor personalized tweaks. May 12, 2019 · The Futaba T14 forum here on RC Groups has been fantastic, as has the Jeti forum- I've never had to look at the Spektrum forum as everything I do is VERY basic with those radio's. With thin airfoil, high aspect ratio and speed mode Volo penetrates really well. Especially the landings were a challenge today with the changing wind strength and direction Aug 28, 2019 · HAWK f5J has 3 short parts wing for easy traveling . I think we‘ll be able to make lighter planes for dead air and very light conditions also. In that case, the source was discovered to be a 2. Page 16-Discussion JOY F5J 2. 5m Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Apr 1, 2024 · Pilots that are flying in other nats events will have their F5J fee refunded or credited towards the TS fees. If you can produce this kind of low kv motor, it will find its use. May 12, 2017 · Page 2-New Product Volo F5J from AeroVolo Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES May 12, 2024 · Six flights with the training glider, with the first wing built and rebuilt after a crash (at the F5J National Championship in Sanpetru, Romania), and the fuselage made by me with carbon pipe - a little more resistant than the original balsa one. RCG_Jason. Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit: ripacheco: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 2491: Dec 04, 2023 04:38 AM: New Product: InnoFlight Stellar X1000, Gimbal and Flight Controller - Official Page: Inno_Flight: Multirotor Drone Talk: 5: May 27, 2016 05:59 AM: New Product Discussion JOY F5J 2. Richmond, RI Jun 05 '21 -SKSS F5J-SKSS Newark, DE LISF F5J in Long Island NY might become the fourth. Configuration of twins: motor XPower F2915/12 F5J XLIGHT, ESC Flycolor 40A, UBEC 6A/5V, battery 1400 mAh, 3S, 40C, 10"X6" carbon. Each model must be equipped with an approved F5J altitude limiter. After about 50 flights the elevator servo jammed it in full down elevator from about 20 Mtrs . Brand New / never flown! Soaring Lab Voyager F5J: rskiba: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 0: Oct 23 May 5, 2024 · Colorado F5J, Rocky Mountain Soaring Association: ReidRoberts: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 51: Aug 12, 2024 11:46 AM: Discussion: 2024 RC Scale Soaring Aerotow Events Calendar - East of the Rockies: SPasierb: Sailplane Events: 6: Aug 11, 2024 11:09 PM: Contest: F5J in the Rockies 2023 - June 24/25: jimsoars: Sailplane Page 31-Discussion F5J and F5K programs for OpenTX transmitters Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Jan 5, 2024 · Pilots, the Louisville Area Soaring Society (LASS) in conjunction with Hardin County RC Modelers are proud to be hosting our Third F5J Tour Sanctioned Event. The Osprey's wings have a shorter center panel and longer tip design, couple that with a generous dihedral and you get a fantastic turning model. . This unique 3. Sep 4, 2020 · Aircraft - Sailplanes Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES News Ecirtech Stellar F5J Kit Ecirtech Stellar F5J Kit If you want to give F5J a try, but don't feel like dropping $3-4K on a new 4M composite sailplane, you might be interested in building the Stellar. 4 module didn't do well. 33 m/s and the Supra had a sink rate of 0. Jul 29, 2024 · For Sale Shadow 2 F5J RC Sailplanes (FS/W) Shadow 2 F5J for sale. 6s batteries are still marginal in F5J, but it seems to be the way to go in heavy 4m windy weather planes. com. Our entry level, young and, frankly, ALL F5J pilots must be able to recover their models without disqualification or punitive zeros to grow the top echelons of this hobby which, in turn, grows all of it. Contest dates are; Fri. Jul 4, 2017 · I use it currently with 2 F5J birds (Pike Perfection, Ultima), and about to program a new 3rd one (P-Dynamic). ,. I have been reading on the thread some wondering about the dihedral. 100 C Tatuu batts. 7 oz/sq-ft and 9. Jun 27, 2023 · Another thing to consider is who youre flying against in your flight groupis noone in your group threatening your position, maybe even a easy-er 1000 or at the very least easy enough to get a strong score or is the current podium on the flightline where you have to be more agressive (take a big risk in hopes to knock someone down) or hope the big risk doesnt work for someone who did and Dec 1, 2023 · Page 7-Discussion F5J Template for FrSky X20/X20S? Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Jul 28, 2024 · Introduction F5J, 2. 19, and been thinking about scooping up a Horus and running OTX 2. Jan 4, 2018 · The F5J version there is nothing to do with it, just connect the unit to your computer and drag the file to the drive letter for the RC multi3 and go fly. E-Soar Plus F5J template v. It provides Lua scripts for timing and score keeping, graphing of log data (e. 3-d): Mar 9, 2016 · Euphoria 4. Apr 15, 2019 · The Neutrino F5J is an ultra-lightweight electric sailplane that is optimized for F5J competition. Apr 30, 2024 · Contest F5J Tour in Cincinnati: When Pigs Fly: August 24-25 Sailplane Events RC Sailplane Pilot. No taping is required, as our Taser page says: The flaps and ailerons are supplied joined, in one piece, so the model can be setup to use two servos on flaperons, or four servos controlling the flaps and ailerons separately. Maybe flown 4 or 5 times. Last edited by Matt Gunn; Mar 22, 2017 at 11:11 AM. (DS 14 with 2. Discussion Anybody else build an Introduction F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Dec 26, 2019 · Hope to see you at the next F5J USA Tour event and, as always, thanks for your ongoing support of US-based F5J. Supply of everything is limited right now, taxes are through the roof, shipping is crazy and for an F5J you also have to source a motor, esc, spinner, prop, maybe a motor mount, etc etc etc and it really turns into a big project to put something together from new. Oct 6, 2020 · Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit: ripacheco: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 2491: Dec 04, 2023 04:38 AM: Discussion: Grand Esprit vs Skybench Skybird vs Cloud Bound 4 or similar: Zé Povinho: Sailplane Talk: 12: Apr 29, 2015 05:31 PM: Build Log: Skybench Skybird: hobbyaddict: Thermal Soaring: 162: Aug 26 May 28, 2016 · Build Log Osprey 2 F5J build and setup thread Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Apr 6, 2016 · If I read the F5J rules correctly these can be considered safety information since the battery provides power to the receiver and current, RPM and ESC temperatures allow diagnostic of an important piece of hardware which can cause a crash if it burns out (contains the BEC) (5. Feb 7, 2023 · Thanks for the feedback, chaps! Seeing E-SoarPlus being used in F5J competition is a nice reward. Jul 19, 2024 · For Sale 3M Adventure F5J RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 3 m adventure, F5J glider, fits into a suitcase, perfect condition, will ship on my own dime Jan 26, 2024 · Sensor F5J: Jubz: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 103: Aug 19, 2024 12:17 PM: Contest: SVSS F5J Fall Fling - September 16 & 17 - Davis, CA - F5J USA Tour Event: awilmunder: Sailplane Events: 34: Sep 20, 2023 05:48 AM: Contest * Note event change*. By far the lightest weight in its class at under 950 grams. Aug 28, 2022 · The purpose of this thread is to list ongoing weekly F3K, F3RES, F5J, F5K and Scale events at Elliot Bowl and SWSS including contest details, start times, and pilot rosters. 5. The airfoil is a modified SynergJ section and features a hybrid of the latest construction techniques. Just registered. The DS-12 has only one 2. forward or rearward as required for CG and still room for a Gliderkeeper alt flew amazing well. 19 to a Horus 2. I have a DX6 transmitter and I would like to use it to control this plane. altitude graphs), and model configuration. BTW I've received a number of requests for the motor timer and post-run timers, as well as a guard against switching off the motor (to prevent an accidental zero score). Welcome to the F5J contest clearinghouse for USA events. We are planning on completing qualifying rounds by 1:00PM on Sunday, followed by flyoff rounds. With the 2022 season a fun new branch on North America's F5J contest tree is being launched-- an F5J club contest series focusing on monthly club contests in the USA and Canada: the F5J Monthly Club Series. Looked forward to this as always ! It’s a Dec 31, 2023 · 2024 TPG F5J January Tour Event: Kiesling: Sailplane Events: 24: Jan 16, 2024 03:02 PM: Discussion: 2024 F5J USA Tour Event Applications: concreteman: Sailplane Events: 1: Dec 17, 2023 10:28 AM: Contest: SVSS F5J Fall Fling - September 16 & 17 - Davis, CA - F5J USA Tour Event: awilmunder: Sailplane Events: 34: Sep 20, 2023 05:48 AM: Discussion There is also definitive niche of about 100g 6s F5J motor. Tim Johnson will be the CD for this event. 198 mts. He reflects on the challenges faced during the 2023 F5J season due to both natural and man-made obstacles but expresses hope for a normal 2024 season. There is a "no motor restart" file and a USA version where you can restart your motor but then dashes will appear on the screen denoting a zero flight. 64 miles (I measured) near houses that have been a traditional hotspot for hits. We haven't seen any prototype photos yet, but the renderings are looking good and this should be a really nice high end competition ship. high thermal with just 80 mts. First I would like to thank Jason Cole for the Stellar F5J review on RC group. It looks great. Dec 1, 2023 · Page 8-Discussion F5J Template for FrSky X20/X20S? Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Mar 27, 2024 · Competitive F5J participation numbers in the US are low. Way to go ESL!!! This setup translates to 700-750W electric power - enough for most F5J planes even in windy weather. ample room to move batts. ” Thus the 2022 Team Select Contest will adhere to this ruling. View/download: F5J Model Comparative Performance Spreadsheet Running FrSKY Tandem X20S with Ethos 1. Mike Shellim was kind enough to provide me with screen shots of a logic switch and timer mods to achieve a silent timer in “Competition Mode” and a talking timer in “Sport Mode” using his “E-Soar Maxx”. arno888: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 6: Feb 17, 2016 01:18 PM: Discussion: Easiest controller set up RT Throttle and Roll or Throttle and Yaw? QuadFun: Beginner Multirotor Drones: 1: Jan 28, 2016 09:51 PM: Discussion: 8103 programming for six servo F5J plus throttle: iti20090: Electric Jan 6, 2017 · Discussion F5J Aloha Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Aug 27, 2023 · Page 2-New Product Cayley F5J. 1 is really straight forward to set up; mixers and curves are used to fine tune the control surfaces. RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 8: Sep 27, 2023 03:23 PM Jan 27, 2022 · Since these mods are only for F5J, I thought it better to post here, also to see if this thread can come back to life. 1. 4 modules), there are no issues and is great for F5J. 5m design Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Dec 28, 2016 · Build Log Supra X build for ALES/F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Apr 21, 2023 · Discussion Recommendations for 2nd F5J build Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Feb 1, 2023 · CVRC F5J in Visalia - March 25th & 26th, 2023 Central Valley RC Soaring Club is pleased to announce the 2023 CVRC F5J in Visalia contest at the premier soaring site in central California. Dec 27, 2020 · Discussion F5J motor set-up. Comes with Neu Motor, CC ESC, and FrSky X8R Receiver and MKS servos. The finish is superb. I also came across a report of multiple loss of control incidents leading to crashes at a recent world championship jet event. If you are an RC soaring club or contesting group and would like your events listed in the Calendar, or if you sell F5J-related products and want to be included in the Suppliers listing, please contact us with your info and . Jan 13, 2021 · We now have 3 US F5J Tour events on the ESL schedule. F5J Elelectric Soaring Event: RDDickNM: Sailplane Events: 57: Sep 13, 2013 06:28 PM: 3rd Annual F5J Electric Soaring World Challenge, Oct. Apr 1, 2018 · Discussion Vixen F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Aug 7, 2024 · Discussion F5J with eF3RES models Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Dec 16, 2019 · Page 5-Discussion E-Soar MAXX - advanced F5J competition template Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Dec 2, 2017 · Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit: ripacheco: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 2491: Dec 04, 2023 04:38 AM: Discussion: The Cost of a Border Wall vs. 4 oz/sq-ft respectively (the AVA weighted 49 oz and the Supra weighed 68 oz). by Soaring Lab Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Jul 21, 2024 · SVSS F5J Fall Fling - September 16 & 17 - Davis, CA - F5J USA Tour Event: awilmunder: Sailplane Events: 34: Sep 20, 2023 05:48 AM: Contest: SVSS USA F5J "Team Select Warm-up" Tour Event Oct 15-16 Sacramento, Ca: Kenf5j: Sailplane Events: 35: Oct 17, 2022 11:47 AM: Contest: SVSS F5J Fall Fling /F5J USA TOUR EVENT September 18-19: Kenf5j Dec 1, 2022 · Discussion 2023 F5J USA Tour Thread Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES May 13, 2014 · Osprey F5J ALES and F5J style competitions are growing in popularity. We were chasing thermals downwind in excess of . Basically, in early morning conditions the AVA had a sink rate of 0. 4GHz transmitter unrelated to RC being operated nearby. the Cost of Illegal Immigration: kenpoprofessor: Life, The Universe, and Politics: 44: Jan 05, 2019 10:43 AM: Discussion: F5J Inter Tour 2012 - Ricardo Lima F5J Dec 4, 2020 · Aircraft - Sailplanes Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES News F5J Glider Setup Video F5J Glider Setup Video Let's admit it, F5J sailplanes are pretty complicated machines to get running with 6 or more servos and a power system to control. I plan to control flaps together, and maybe I would use only the outer ailerons. Pilots that ONLY already registered for JUST the F5J event will have their entire nats fees refunded or credited towards the TS fees. I'm using ESP on a Taranis Plus 2. 5m handlaunch and electic with a launch height penalty: Machineman: DLG Hand Launch Gliders The Vixen 2 F5J is very attractively priced and will be offered in several layups -- a lightweight carbon version, and standard glass version, and a strong carbon version for windy flying. Our vendors need a larger F5J Jan 6, 2022 · The F5J USA Tour is well established as the competitive F5J series in the US. This will be an F5J USA Tour event and will follow F5J USA Tour rules. It is an evolution of the popular OZeRES/Medina 2m model with similar ‘easy to build’ and ‘easy to fly’ characteristics. He's AKA BOF Essex here on RC. 5m Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Nov 5, 2021 · Stream Team, the makers of the amazing CX5 F3K glider, have been hard at work for years to bring us a larger F5J model that aims to be just as fun and competitive as its smaller siblings. Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit: ripacheco: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 2491: Dec 04, 2023 04:38 AM: New Product: InnoFlight Stellar X1000, Gimbal and Flight Controller - Official Page: Inno_Flight: Multirotor Drone Talk: 5: May 27, 2016 05:59 AM: New Product Nov 13, 2014 · Recently I have been testing some lipo’s for use in F5J models. I have many friends who fly FrSky (including a fellow Team Canada F5J pilot) and they absolutely love thembut when I looked at OpenTx, I knew 100% it wasn't going May 22, 2019 · HC Halcon 3. OVSS Cincinnati F5J lite and F5J June 3&4: Barry Andersen: Sailplane Events: 13 Jan 5, 2021 · Discussion F5J USA Tour 2021 Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES 2020 season references: RC Groups 2020 Tour thread--- 2020 Calendar archive Our models Introduction F5J and F5J Inside we have donated to date form the most beautiful of our body kit series of Green and consistently designed for the use of small brushless outrunner. He won the eastern F5J league in Great Britain for three consecutive years, in 2014, 2015 and 2016 with the Watts New. May 10, 2017 · Volo F5J is a new project from the newly formed AeroVolo company in Lithuania lead by Donatas Pampikas. Jun 14, 2023 · I used two Ultima 2s with single FrSky G-RX8s with UNI-RX (antennae outside the fuse) here at F5J In The Rockies two weekends ago. groups. Nov 27, 2018 · The GCM Vertigo is the pinnacle of F5J design. 7+M. May 14, 2013 · 2 RC solutions 809 machined frames (flaps) 2 RC solutions 809 ultra light mounts (ailerons) Mibo wire loom ( optional ) Mibo wing bags ( optional ) Recommended Mega motor+Kontronic gearbox Recommended CAM 13x8 carbon prop and 32mm spinner Mibo recommended this motor setup. I was watching a RES RC Glider contest in Visalia California where some of the gliders were 3. 3m eGlider F5J-ALES-LMR ARF: hobbyclub: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 7: Jul 26, 2024 03:08 AM: Discussion: Punkair Wilco 1. Aug 27, 2023 · New Product Cayley F5J. with high winds penetration is not so good but it´s normal. Dec 15, 2015 · I have no difficulties with the Word format, actually makes it easy to save a sneaky copy for later reference! If you want to play with posting pics and captions, scroll down the panel while you are replying and click on 'Drag files here or click to browse'; from there you can select images on your computer, and caption/order them as required. See full list on flightpoint. Conditions were quite windy but my Light Joy behaved perfectly with 200g of ballast. Different brands are offering packs like this so I was curious as to find out which one performed best. 0 F5J Euphoria Ancient from Greek εὐφορία, from εὖ eu, "well", and φέρω pherō, "to bear" is medically recognized as a mental and emotional condition in which a person experiences intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement and joy. Never crashed, but has some hanger rash that I’ve fixed over the years. Jul 6, 2024 · Here is a thread for the 2024 ESL Skip Schow Memorial F5J contest to be held September 14th and 15th, 2024, at Horsefeathers Aerodrome in Warrenton, VA. 1, Archer GR8 rx, and Mike Shellim's excellent E-Soar Plus 1. 4 module upgrade will work too) I tried the DS-12 for F5J and had some signal issues. This model is the strong carbon version, but I'll also have a lightweight version too in a few days. Build Log NAN Models Shadow 2 Ales/F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Page 5-New Product Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Oct 7, 2023 · Recently I read of similar carnage at an F5J competition stateside. May 4, 2021 · 2016 Trofeu Ricardo Lima FAI F5J Oporto Cup: pguim: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 1: Mar 10, 2016 05:59 PM: Contest: F5J FAI Intertour Greek Cup 2016: dapan: Sailplane Events: 0: Mar 07, 2016 11:12 AM: Data: Intertour F5J-FAI eurocontest pla de vent-Catalonia- SPAIN: juan jose boul: Sailplane Events: 0: Jan 19, 2016 06:29 PM Aug 2, 2022 · Question Scalar F5J 4M Electric Sailplanes. Jan 19, 2021 · Buy 2 tickets get 1 Free! 4 F3j/F5J Models, 6 radios: aussief3b: DLG Hand Launch Gliders & F3K: 5: Aug 31, 2022 06:45 PM: Discussion: Radio considerations for F5J/ALES: ptxman: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 28: Jun 15, 2022 05:24 AM: Discussion: Which radio system for glider F5J: Sir Sailplane: Electric Competition Soaring Jul 31, 2024 · Discussion Introduction F5J DX9 programming Electric Plane Talk Jan 31, 2021 · Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit: ripacheco: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 2491: Dec 04, 2023 04:38 AM: Discussion: Comment thread for F5J rule proposals from US F5J pilots: sneu: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 12: Feb 26, 2019 07:46 PM: Discussion: New Size Lipo For F5J: MarkF Dec 19, 2023 · 1-13/14, 2 day USA F5J Tour event, hosted by the Torrey Pines Gulls 2-10, 1 day F5J hosted by F5JINLA, warmup for Tour event at SWSS (2-17/18) 3-17, 1 day F5J, hosted by F5JINLA, warmup for Tour event at Visalia (3-23/24) 4-13, 1 day F5J, hosted by F5JINLA, warmup for Tour event Perris! 4-20/21 2 day USA F5J Tour event, hosted by F5JINLA In F5J World Challenge in windy conditions we ballasted planes till 1650-1700g and felt good as well. After reading this thread and this one too there is a misinterpretation by several on what constitutes the F5J "Start Height" during the launch phase. It is practical. Several years in development this model has been extensively prototyped and tested in Europe and the USA. Aug 5, 2020 · For anyone who is relatively new to F5J or just curious how experienced USA pilots are building their planes, in the spreadsheet we are also showing all the major components used: main battery, backup battery, motor/gearbox, ESC, and servos. Apr 16, 2024 · (Pending sale) Up for sale is my Vladimir PLUS F5J, it is the 5 piece wing version which makes it extremely versatile, i have included pics with the plane alongside my TX for size comparison. Discussion Eurotour F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Oct 2, 2013 · Discussion Heinrich Scorpion F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Scorpion 2. Packs are 3s and size is 800-850-mah. To the pilots considering attending this event, here are some highlights to expect: Read The ALES/F5J Soaring & Contest Tips Article By Paul Naton: Paul Naton: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 6: Jul 05, 2016 06:21 PM: Contest: 2013 Albuquerque Soaring Assoc. The real mounted motor and propeller reduce parasitic drag on the Vladimir's Model PLUS. May5th. I have attached copies of the results of those tests. Aug 12, 2024 · Soaring Labs Cayley F5J Complete build. Very high end quality build. 3m ales/f5j: Ronald Mong: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 6: Sep 07, 2013 04:01 PM: New Product Pike Dynamic F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES From the AMA: “The F5J Team Trials will be conducted in accordance with the F5J FAI Sporting Code rules. Jul 28, 2024 · Introduction F5J, 2. A vertical climb is possible with a sub 1500g plane and horizontal dash speed is fast enough with a 8-10 inch pitch propeller. g. 550 mah. Well, I finally took the plunge and I've just received the Intoduction kit from Hyperflight in the UK, for my first build- sorry I've been away for a while. SoaringUSA offers the New Osprey F5J to fit into that category. f5j-usa. Nov 25, 2017 · Build Log Carbonita F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Jul 15, 2016 · F5J ALES is our national class born as a stairway to F5J FAI, with fixed start altitude (120m/30s), 8min working time and 254cm maximum wingspan. 5gm of weight in nose. I built this plane back in 2018 and it’s been my light wind go to plane. com 2019 season references: RC Groups 2019 Tour thread--- 2019 Calendar archive 2018 season references: RC Groups 2018 Tour thread--- 2018 Calendar archive Dec 30, 2021 · Discussion F5J USA Tour 2022 Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES 2021 season references: RC Groups 2021 Tour thread--- 2021 Calendar archive Feb 17, 2016 · My Power settings for F5J flying. Dec 29, 2017 · I would set a cutoff switch to that altitude and then do 45 second tasks (probably using a f5j style window announcement recording) with the F5J spot landing task. by Soaring Lab Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Nov 5, 2021 · Concept Launches F5J Plane - Phoenix DF! Ooooh boy this is some exciting news! Concept, the makers of the amazing CX5 F3K glider, have been hard at work for years to bring us a larger F5J model. Arriving at home after discharging the old batteries in storage, which took me two days, it was time to repair the rudder. I would dedicate flying sessions to just that work and try to get in 15-30 flights and record each time and landing score and also weather conditions for the session in a spreadsheet. Dec 4, 2023 · Did the maiden flight the other day. HAWK- strong version with FAI limits weight; The new HAWK F5J is an defining model. Jan 20, 2022 · Discussion Current information on F5J altitude switches (AMRTs) Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Feb 8, 2016 · Discussion Stork F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Jun 16, 2024 · Page 4-Discussion Colorado F5J, Rocky Mountain Soaring Association Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES RC Flight Events: 0: Feb 21, 2024 02:45 PM: Mar 22, 2017 · The Vladimir's Model PLUS F5J - Technical Data; The PLUS is a twin-boom sailplane designed for F5J competition. Has anyone transfered F5J models in Companion from a Taranis Plus 2. With nearly 3m wingspan and a surface area of 65dm² (surface load 17g / dm), we reach a flight weight of approximately 1100g! Jul 16, 2023 · The Avanti 3m electric glider kit is another design from the Mayhew-Stent stable and is an easy to fly model that is aimed at being an entry level F5J and general sport model for intermediate flyers. 3m RC Hang Glider- Now available at TwistedHobbys! Ethan Ater: Electric Plane Talk: 21: May 22, 2019 06:51 AM: Build Log: MAO-T 3m Scratch build composite Glider for F5J: Edwinzea: Electric Sep 22, 2023 · For F5J I would recommend the DS-16 or DS-24. Dec 6, 2021 · Just recently switched tx's for my Prestige 2PK Windy, from an X10S Express (OpenTX) to an X20S (ETHOS). The HAWK is bigger, lighter, and better designed than any other F5J electric glider ever mass produced. Apr 17 '21-East Coast Spring F5J Festival-DESS Farmville, NC May 22 '21-RISC Red Rooster F5J-Rhode Island Soaring Club. May 3rd Practice 12-7pm, Contest Sat. and 3S 1. 2. Field will be available for practice on Friday Oct 4th. Models are expensive and they’re hard to get. Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Nov 19, 2017 · F5j, Sæby senior cup 13-2024 today 10 rounds in very difficult thermal conditions and with 15-26 knots wind and rough turbolens. 4 module, and when flying very high and far near sight limit, one 2. May 15, 2018 · The device has several different firmware versions available, including an ALES version, with 100, 150, or 200m launch height, a pure F5J 'plug and play' version (this is the version that was certified with the FAI for F5J use), and a 'generic' version, where every parameter is configurable, but has several presets for ALES or F5J. Aug 21, 2021 · Discussion Tilia Model Solo - F5J 400 Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Sep 10, 2021 · My Introduction F5J story: build two gliders in 5 month, from november to march. Feb 28, 2017 · Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit: ripacheco: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 2491: Dec 04, 2023 04:38 AM: Discussion: Taranis Mode 2 EEPE for Inside F5J Help: underwaterpiglet: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 10: Nov 21, 2017 10:13 PM Aug 3, 2022 · Inside F5J -- Excellent F5J/ALES 6-servo wing kit: ripacheco: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 2491: Dec 04, 2023 04:38 AM: Discussion: Comment thread for F5J rule proposals from US F5J pilots: sneu: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 12: Feb 26, 2019 07:46 PM: Discussion: JETI REX antenna on F5J carbon fuse Dec 3, 2023 · Page 5-Discussion Sensor F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Build Log Simitri F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Jul 11, 2022 · A F5j glider can turn and climb in a weak 10 meter wide thermal where the large scala glider will just fly through, and the variometer will not even give a bip With the F5j you stop searching for thermals when the glider is on the ground and not moving, with the large gliders you need to make a good approach from some altitude before landing. This motor is very light at just over 100 grams. 365 m/s with wing loadings of 6. It is not just the height 10 seconds after motor cutoff, rather it is " the maximum height attained (Start Height), above a ground level reference between the instant of motor start and 10 seconds after the motor is stopped" --from FAI regs 5. This year we are transitioning to the F5J format from Mixed to move ahead and this is an F5J Tour Event. 5 Apr 8, 2017 · Build Log Journey F5J - SynerJ 2. 11. Aug 4, 2022 · Chris is right. Current SWSS Soaring Calendar: Aug 24, 2022 · Plane is ready to fly in F5J competitions! More pics HERE AUW 41oz at CG 108mm with Tattu 3S 850mAh 75C battery, FrSky G-RX8 telemetry RX, Altis V4+, and 10. Oct 30, 2011 · I hace been flying and testing a Supra E Superlight and an AVA-E Flapped glider. It features a 4-piece wing and 2-piece fuselage that lets it break down to a small size for transport. 2 and were there any issues? Apr 4, 2024 · At the F5J national championship, in round 5, I had a landing that partially broke the rudder. The F5J USA Tour Advisory Group www. Apr 26, 2022 · Discussion Jeti template for f5j Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Exciting new entry for F5J, the Plus. 9 meter REF glider. Jun 18, 2023 · Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 124: Mar 22, 2022 04:16 PM: Discussion: F5K-AZ -- Southwest Soaring Society's Local Rules for F5K: Westranm: Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES: 13: May 29, 2021 10:30 PM: Idea: F5K - 1. We hope this site helps F5J contesters connect with more events. co Aug 17, 2019 · The Watts New F5J is an F5J competition balsamodel (uses a carbon or fibreglass boom) designed and built by Brian Austin in 2014. RCG Admin Jun 5, 2017 · I plan to build an Inside F5J (6-wing servo electric sailplane) just for fun flying, but I have some dilemmas. To answer quicly you have 6° all together on the wing which is distributed on the first panel with 0° angle to ensure an ease of construction, 3° for the second and 3° for the tip, which is more Aug 10, 2024 · Page 57-Discussion Introduction F5J build Electric Sailplanes. Discussion Vinco F5J Electric Competition Soaring-F5J, eF3K, F5K, ALES Jul 11, 2018 · New 4M Sailplane from Jim Aero Jim Aero recently announced a new F5J electric sailplane called the Neutrino. It will also be AMA Sanctioned. This is a great plane to fly, very stable and predictable. You'd be amazed what you can get from shaking the tree in the classifieds. ypci pvr inpamk jlo rixldng mvym nkstqd lwyxlfuim mrjjpgw adm