It is still produced in the czech republic in low numbers. Christmas present an elf micro discus launch glider. The elf is a small discus launch glider ideal for sport flying while on travel or in your neighborhood park. The discus is capable of speeds, altitudes, range and aerobatics that make most ga aircraft envious. Discus glider x 7 downloads available filefixation. Elf mini dlg rc models dlg f3k hand launch gliders. After having applied the standard recovery method, the duo discus will stop. Unfollow discus glider to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The duo discus x manufactured by schempphirth, is te latest version of this gorgeous two seater high performance open class 18 m glider. Discus glider x is an addon for microsoft flight simulator x from german publisher aerosoft. Sdi variomers and the soar online glider community. This modification has a keel tube design that allows to use this hang glider with motorized harnesses like mosquito, doodlebug and so on.
It was produced in germany between 1984 and 1995 but has continued in production in the czech republic. In plan view is the almost crescent shape of the leading edge is similar to. The duo discus x is a dual place, advanced glider and requires pilot check out, unless accompanied by an instructor. Best discus launch gliders dlg for first timers there are plenty of great dlgs available that you can have fun with and not blow your hobby budget. So i give it 5 stars for detail and 2 for performance. Simplifying your search should return more download results. He swung the glider from the wing tip and around he went in a circle and then in a quick action he shot it into the air. Jan 15, 2017 aerosofts discus x is now on sale by download from just flight. The video in includes the folloing winch lurch soaring mounting ridge lines powered.
The original release offered ten models but with the upgrade to version 1. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. While continuously reaching top positions at world championships, european championships and nationals, its pleasant handling has also made it popular as an allround glider. Due to its low weight, with a scant wing loading of 2. Well soon be back in blighty hit uk shores heres a cracker. The schempphirth discus is a standard class glider designed by schempphirth. Discus glider x covers three standard class gliders made by schempphirth. Flight simulator x the aerosoft discus is a high end simulation of a high end glider the discus is capable of speeds, altitudes, range and aerobatics that would make most ga aircraft envious. To create more accurate search results for discus glider x try to exclude using commonly used keywords such as. This means that for every kilometre we travel, we lose as little as 73ft. Schempphirth discus 2b for fsx version 1d, october 2006 a standard class glider, flew first in 1984 plane and panel by wolfgang piper. Its called a discus launch glider dlg so ive decided to build one from a plan.
These sailplanes are launched merely by throwing hard to get altitude, or by using a towing mechanism from the ground. Aerosoft managed to get a commercial license to include winchx in the installation of the discus glider x package. The discus glider is a very impressive little german glider that, for 11 years 19841995 provided one of the best gliding experiences out there. It was produced in germany between 1984 and 1995 and around 850 aircraft are still flying. A discus launch glider dlg is a radio controlled model sailplane launched using a discus launch in which the glider is held by a wingtip and the flier rotates rapidly before release. Some 850 are still flying, a true testament to the glider s heritage. Using this launching method, the average flier can achieve launch heights of greater than 100 feet 30 m, with contest competitors more than doubling that. Jan 08, 2010 the tandemseat, dualcontrol glider duo discus, made by schempphirth of germany, has a maximum glide ratio of about 45. The schempphirth discus 2 is a standard class sailplane produced by schempphirth since 1998. There, in one of the elderly gentlemans videos, he had with him a slim glider. The dl50 was a joint design effort between doug and matthew binder. Super mini topsky dlg rc gliders dlg f3k hand launch rc glider, rc.
This is the aerobatics version of the discus x and i dont think it has the necessary instruments for cross county flying. The control levers are placed according to ergonomic criteria and customers requests, and were arranged in optimal position with functional design. The discus k from aerosoft which has a prepar3d v4 installer i believe. Please enter your serial key of discus glider x in the voucher field at the checkout. Handlaunch sailplanes, handlaunch gliders or hlg are smaller sized planes that typically weigh between 6 and 15 ounces, but any plane that you feel comfortable throwing into the air could be classified as a handlaunch. As far as i know there are only 3 other payware gliders available. The aerosoft discus is a high end simulation of a high end glider the discus is capable of speeds, altitudes, range and aerobatics that would make most ga aircraft envious. Aerosoft today released what they call the first high end glider addon for fs. Hand launch rc gliders or discus launch gliders are typically small to large sized radio controlled sailplanes that are propelled using a discus launch method from the wing tip of the dlg glider, bungee launch or histart and ridge lift or slope soaring slope gliding. Winchx will start up once fsx has been booted, and will appear as a separate program tab. Beginners, we highly recommend the elf as a first hand launched glider.
Art hobby is a renowned producer of a wide range of radio controlled, rc sailplanes, gliders and electro powered sailplanes, electrogliders. Gain altitude without the use of a motor is a feeling hard to describe. The 5 wheel with a hydraulic brake keeps the fuselage far away from the ground. After flying the discus glider x for a few days, i went back to the default glider included with fsx the difference is night and day. A flight test evaluation of the discus sailplane by richard h. The duo discus is a twoseat sailplane for advanced training and cross.
See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Johnson, published in soaring magazine, february 1986 the discus is a new standard class competition sailplane from the wellknown schempphirth flug. Vat may deviate depending on your local vat within the eu. Duo discus x, was further increased by extending the rear seat backwards. Easy to use, good manual to read, overall a good purchase. Duo discus x mg williams soaring center 530 4735600. Hello all this is matt from nzflyer this is about a 40 min glide in the motorized glider made by aerosoft. The aerosoft discus is a high end simulation of a high end glider.
Best discus launch gliders dlg for first timers rc groups. The discus is a standard class glider created by the german firm schempphirth between 1984 and 1995, with around 850 aircraft still flying. Schempphirth discus 2b glider for fsx fly away simulation. It replaced the highly successful schempphirth discus. The discus is a standard class glider created by schempphirth. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Art hobby designer and producer of gliders and electro. After flying this model, the default glider feels completely disconnected from the control surface, and the cockpit to be very basic at best. Although the model is quite tough ive cracked the fin thanks to a strong wind gust. Do some research as to the best glider slopes and locations, so you can then select them, if listed, within fsx. Needs radio gear, servos, battery, and glue to complete, unless otherwise noted. The long tradition of the discus as the leading standard class glider has been taken over and deepened by the discus 2.
Other than that, its a greatly detailed piece of art. The room in the cockpit, which is already 10 cm longer than that of the duo discus x, was further increased by extending the rear seat backwards. Some are still being manufactured in some other countries. Discus glider x box or download discus k glider x download. The design discus cs, identical in constructed with the discus b, was produced by schempp hirth vyroba letadel, at chocen, cr. Aerosoft releases discus glider x fly away simulation. Of course you can choose to make flights of many hours but you can also find some ridge lift and play around for a while. This plane is an elevatorrudder discus launch glider, designed for the intermediate pilot who wants a strong, easy to build and fly glider. I wanted to highlight a few of the planes that ive recommended in hopes that other might see this and make a decision to get a dlg. Discus launch glider kits for f3k hand launch glider competition and funflying, including wings, fuselage, tails, and small hardware. Many downloads like discus glider x may also include a crack, serial number, unlock code, cd key or keygen key generator. The only glider i purchased for fsx was the aerosoft discus x.
A standard class glider, just over 800 were produced as a major part of the discus range. Discus glider x fsx only do not think that gliders are boring and silent machines. The tandemseat, dualcontrol glider duo discus, made by schempphirth of germany, has a maximum glide ratio of about 45. I thought i would give it a try and so i bought the fling because it was by far the cheapest dlg i could find. I have been flying radio control sailplanes for decades and the latest craze is the dlg discus launch glider.
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