Cambrian Elan 100

I have been looking for a while for a suitable (easy build) 100'' glider to fly on those warm summers evenings off a bungee or those light wind slope days and came across the Cambrian Elan 100.

 

 

High Performance Thermal & Slope Soaring Plane with sturdy Plywood and Balsa Fuselage and two piece Plug in Wings.
The Elan 100 is equally at home on the slope or being bungee/tow launched from the falt.  In the hands of a competent pilot the model will seek out the slightest lift yet is docile enough to give a creditable performance in the hands of the less experienced.
Wingspan 100 ins (2.5m)
Wing Area 735 sq. ins.
Kit Contents:
Wing Ribs
Moulded Canopy /Radio hatch
Pre-Cut Plywood & Balsa Parts
Control Cables, Horns,Clevices, Etc,
Full Size 2 Sheet Plan
Detailed Instruction Book
£69.00 plus £6.00 carriage
I have bitten the bullet and purchased one of these beauties and will keep you all updated on the build through to its maiden flight and hopefully beyond. The only thing it doesn't have that would be very useful is airbrakes / spoilers. Phil R is in the process of building a Flair Sunrise (100'' glider) and has added electric airbrakes to his. This seems like a very good idea Phil. Will have to see what I can do with this glider.

I had a few responses to my email suggesting we buy a few of these and do a mass build but it seems people where already busy building their new gliders or just weren't interested. I will keep you up to date of my progress.

Paul
paulhampshire2103@gmail.com

Wales, Here We Come !

Further to my recent blog regarding our proposed 'Road Trip' to the Welsh valleys to enjoy some real big slopes to fly off - the dates have been confirmed and rooms have been booked for the guys who have committed themselves to coming along.
'Plan A' - Friday 4th April - Sunday 6th April 2014.
Travel up early Friday and return on Sunday afternoon with as much flying as possible in-between. hopefully meeting up with our friend Steve and his buddies who we met up with during our last visit in Oct 2013.
As a back up if the weather is going to be rubbish we have booked an alternative weekend of Friday 25th April - Sunday 27th April. This will give us a 'Plan B' if anything goes wrong.
I know there were others interested last time we offered this trip out to anyone looking for a weekend away slope soaring but as yet no one else other than Rob, Jack and myself have come forward. If you would like to come along and be included in what will be a very good flying three days then please let me know ASAP before the hotel rooms get booked up.
Paul
paulhampshire2013@gmail.com