A Glider HC Should Start Selling

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I would like to see Hobbycity start selling the EP DG1000 glider with the retractable launching system (RLS) by ST-Models.  This is the same company that manufactures the EP ASW28 PnP that Hobbycity carries.  It currently is only sold in Europe and Australia but I think substantial savings could be passed onto customers if HC began supplying it.
Considering the success of ASW28 at Hobbycity I think this Glider would garner alot of interest with electric sailplane enthusiasts because of it's unique launching system.  The propeller is situated behind the cockpit much like a powerpod but retracts and hides inside the fuselage when not in use.  It's also modeled after the real-life counterpart.  Follow the link to check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKMPujnfg3Q

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Propcutter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (CA) USERID: 217584 Bargain Addict! Joined: 29/May/2009 Location: North America Online Status: Offline Posts: 24	Quote Reply Topic: A Glider HC Should Start Selling Posted: 20/Nov/2009 at 9:00pm
	I would like to see Hobbycity start selling the EP DG1000 glider with the retractable launching system (RLS) by ST-Models. This is the same company that manufactures the EP ASW28 PnP that Hobbycity carries. It currently is only sold in Europe and Australia but I think substantial savings could be passed onto customers if HC began supplying it. Considering the success of ASW28 at Hobbycity I think this Glider would garner alot of interest with electric sailplane enthusiasts because of it's unique launching system. The propeller is situated behind the cockpit much like a powerpod but retracts and hides inside the fuselage when not in use. It's also modeled after the real-life counterpart. Follow the link to check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKMPujnfg3Q

Blind Vision Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (DK) USERID: 52464 Forum Admin ADMIN Joined: 21/Oct/2009 Location: DK/Denmark, AMC Online Status: Offline Posts: 3804	Quote Reply Posted: 17/Dec/2009 at 1:38am
	Yes that would be a nice plane to have, - would love to have one, and i know others but they are far too expensive at our local hobbyshop
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Ghostfit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (SG) USERID: 36520 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 25/Feb/2009 Location: Erm, over here? Online Status: Offline Posts: 313	Quote Reply Posted: 17/Dec/2009 at 11:05am
	Yup ! ...really nice glider ! ...looking forward to getting one. Would be nice if HK could stock them, otherwise I'll just pester my LHS to bring them in !

ASK18 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 357396 Newbie Joined: 10/Nov/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Posted: 08/Aug/2010 at 5:38am
	I have one but if HK stocked them would buy another. A bit of advice to all who buy one, take the prop off before you start to set up the mixer and your Tx.

maukabud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 159374 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 09/May/2009 Location: Oregon USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 716	Quote Reply Posted: 08/Aug/2010 at 6:12am
	I've thought of that one also! Didn't know there was an actual model of it...neat! Edit: just watched the vid....hella cool! Didn't think it would climb out so nicely, what with the prop being out of the fuse thrust line so much...interesting! Linkie to model info site? -nevermind...found one @ Tower Hobbies: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXYYS4 $150 @ TH...not bad...imagine what the HK price could be!! (?) here's some good info @ RCG: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1082821 Edited by maukabud - 08/Aug/2010 at 6:32am

Beladog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 301604 Forum Admin BELAMOD Joined: 01/Feb/2010 Location: San Diego USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 2427	Quote Reply Posted: 14/Aug/2010 at 2:17pm
	they are pretty close here right? "For FPV, we are working on Ask21" its here at bottom of first page http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12087 Edited by Beladog - 14/Aug/2010 at 2:21pm

Beladog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 301604 Forum Admin BELAMOD Joined: 01/Feb/2010 Location: San Diego USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 2427	Quote Reply Posted: 14/Aug/2010 at 2:18pm
	check this one out. love the small size...And its Wingeron http://www.icare-rc.com/astir.htm

maukabud Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 159374 HobbyKing aficionado Joined: 09/May/2009 Location: Oregon USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 716	Quote Reply Posted: 15/Aug/2010 at 1:12am
	Hey I love that Astir...I want it! (Oh no...not another one!) Jason: Hey howz about looking into carrying the Astir...was just checking over the above linkie...would be a neat inexpensive addition to the HK glider lineup! Bud, wants em all Bud Edited by maukabud - 15/Aug/2010 at 1:19am