Aerobatic Gliders

There are many aerobatic models available so we have only covered the ones we have experience of in our club...

Quark 

 

 

Extremely aerobatic in the right conditions but quite light in construction being balsa frame covered in solarfilm so it's fairly easily damaged.

 Guppy

One of the most reactive models you can fly. The roll rate is incredible. This little model behaves like a mouldie. It accelerates fast and punches into the strongest winds. Some experience is needed to fly this pocket rocket. You could tame down the controls and get a slightly less responsive super ship.

Traceur

The Traceur is a foamy but more than that it is an amazing aerobatic model. with a 60'' span it is extremely light as in fact it should be put under the 'Ultrabatic' banner. It flies very slow when required and has huge flying surfaces. Ideal for low level aerobatics. Flies in 7 - 15mph winds and does need some experience as it will roll very quickly and flip or stall if provoked. Well worth the money but some experience is required for the build.

 

Phase 6 Sport

Here is a classic aerobatic kit designed by Chris Foss many years ago but these fantastic gliders never seem to age. This one has added landing flaps inboard of the ailerons. This helps with those landings where getting out of the lift can be a problem. You need to be a competent builder to take on this kit. It comes with a foam veneered wing and a built-up fuselage that takes a lot of finishing to make it look this beautiful.
66'' span and a real looker in the air. Will fly in light winds up to a gale!
A lot of work to build but you will have a good model that should last you many years.

Hacker Vagabond

1500mm span Vagabond is foil covered, with all hardware supplied and almost ready to go, requiring only simple and straightforward radio installation - the perfect way to give this fun and radical style of flying a try without all the wrangling with EPP construction, covering and finishing.
I personally prefer the Traceur over a Vagabond. The Traceur performs better as an Ultrabatic glider and flies in slightly stronger winds.