23-04-2020, 02:25 PM
Glow motors versus Electric Flight......Traditionally, internal combustion motors ie glow, spark ignition and diesel motors, were the choice of enthusiasts. Each has it`s own drawbacks....noise has been a real issue at some flying sites, particularly sparkies. They have been responsible for the loss of more than one airfield, in noise sensitive locations. Fortunately our club has no problem there. Fuel residue on the model can be a nuisance, as ever increasing cost of fuel , glow plug availability and associated hardware etc, that is required. The proceeding is part reason why the current generation of Electric Flight has gained in popularity.
With the exception of sound, the latter ticks most boxes ....with the added of benefit of restarting if required. The original concept of model aircraft was to copy the birds and to be able to stay aloft for extended periods of time. Gliders do not have to be be slow in flight, in fact some competition models can be flown at over 300 klm`s /hr. Yes , they are purpose built using advanced techniques and exotic materials. Results for research and experimentation!!
Brian C.
With the exception of sound, the latter ticks most boxes ....with the added of benefit of restarting if required. The original concept of model aircraft was to copy the birds and to be able to stay aloft for extended periods of time. Gliders do not have to be be slow in flight, in fact some competition models can be flown at over 300 klm`s /hr. Yes , they are purpose built using advanced techniques and exotic materials. Results for research and experimentation!!
Brian C.
