Scale Soaring UK

I have acquired a few more King Kite photos from the 1937 Rhön Contest which may interest you

....and some more.

Thanks very much for these nice pictures, they are very useful.
I think its very rewarding to make history a bit alive again. and I think this was a very special glider!

Vincent

After some searching and help from this forum to find out the text, Adri was able to cut the lettering and I put it on quickly. The model was now practically finished, some interior details missing.
Then suddenly there was the opportunity for the first flight, the weather forecast was good, Rob could tow, Adri came along for some coaching and Raymond liked do the photo and film work. On the field there was quite some wind, it was chilly and the sun unfortunately didn't break through completely.
Ready pilot also ready ,
Rob's Ecoboomster had no trouble with the King Kite
I had to trim the aileron quite a bit, so the first tow was not perfect. It was almost against the sun


After uncoupling and elevator trimming there was the moment of truth, fortunately it flew really well, responsive, stayed well at altitude, a pleasure to fly.

Of course there were no thermals, but I think it will be perform fine in them.

(Because it is so flat here in the Netherlands, we cannot fly on the slope. With scale planes on the slope there is usually enough lift, but we don't have that here and unfortunately not many thermals either, we fly a few kilometres from the sea. That's why it's very nice that it doesn’t sink fast)
The real King Kite had a pretty modern profile, hence the HQ 2.5 of this model is not very noticeable.
After a few minutes we had to land
with flaps and ailerons slightly up (the real one didn't have that)
I was very happy (to see on the video), that it flew well. Apart from the technique, I find the aerodynamics hard to predict, that's why.
The link to Raymonds video;
Apart from a few small details he is ready, I would like to thank everyone and MBF. Retroplane, SSUK for all the help, especially Adri for the CNC work and the lettering, Rob for the towing and Raymond for the photos and videos.

Vincent

Hi Vincent

Congratulations on your maiden King Kite flight. The surface finish of the King Kite looks very authentic; well done!

Mike

Excellent job, Vincent, nicely done...

Well done Vincent. Looks very good both on the ground and in the air. So, What is your next project?

Thanks a lot for your nice comments!
I am very glad that it is also performing nice (that shows in the video )

Well Cliff, next project, that looks like a job!
First I am going to build a new tow plane, the kit is already on my attic. Its the Eco boomster S. and I keep you informed whats coming after that...

Vincent

Saturday we had a tow meeting close to the IJsselmeer. The weather was very nice, so this footage is a bit more sunny, not as good put together as the previous one, which Raymond did (I am a beginner in video editing..)
I also changed the camera (mobius) position, more like Chris Williams.

By the way, my Eco Boomster S is ready and flying, I am doing some small gliders at this moment.

Vincent

Looks lovely - have you been to Maasvlakte, as the large dunes at Slufterstrand should be enough to fly a 1/4 scale?

Simon