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Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 10 Aug 2020, 18:17
by Chris Bowles
Hi it's been awhile since the last post, this is just a follow up, have been flying the 15, when covid permits, still happy with the plane, it does seem to hang on well, and will climb on the weakest of thermals, we held your local aerotow event yesterday, one of our members had his camera and took a few pictures of the 15

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 10 Aug 2020, 19:05
by Peter Balcombe
Very nice Chris :)

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 20 Jan 2022, 19:26
by JuergenH
Hello,

I am also building an ASW-15.
The last thing I installed was a motor, a Hacker A50.
Now the question arises for me, do I need additional weight in the nose of the plane?

BR
Jürgen

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 23 Jan 2022, 16:52
by Chris Bowles
Hi Jurgen, I am pretty sure you will need lead in the nose, I needed 1kg+ of lead in the nose, also I have 2, 5000 2s lipos as far forward as I could get them, plus a std size tow release servo
Chris

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 24 Jan 2022, 19:42
by JuergenH
Hi Chris,
thank YouTube for the answert.

Have you put the lead into the 3d-printed-nose?

BR Jürgen

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 06 Sep 2022, 20:15
by JCE
Hello
First, i apologize for my poor english. I'm from Belgium and interested by glider and electrogliders.
I have some experience with wood construction and scratch-build models..
I have interest with the Jilles Smits asw 15. The only one in wood. A lot of epoxy's asw 15 in the market seems so heavy...
I have some question for you and i'll be happy if you can respond.
How heavy is your glider in flight condition ?
How long is the fuse ?
What size of motor would you recommend ? Is the installation provided as an option on the plan ?
Thanks a lot if anyone can answer me.
Nice evening.
Christophe

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 11:28
by Chris Bowles
Hi Christophe, the overall length of the 15 is 2040mm, and the flying weight of mine is 8.9kg, there where no details of fitting a electric motor on the plans supplied with the kit
Regards Chris

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 19:49
by JCE
Good evening Chris
Thanks for your response.
I m surprised by this weight ... I see you re in slope sailor mode .
It s the same weight than an plastic model ...
I thought a wooden model would be lighter.
I only fly in the plain, no slope.

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 19:52
by JCE
I exaggerate. The same weight as a plastic four-meter is fairer :)

Re: Jilles Smits ASW 15

Posted: 08 Sep 2022, 19:55
by JCE
Another basic question...
Is this model a good choice for thermal flying ?
Thanks for your opinion.