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DFS Weihe 1938 Glider

$329.95

Tony Ray’s Aero Models Balsa Laser Cut DFS Weihe 1938 Glider R/C Kit

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SKU: Weihe1938 Categories: Balsa Kits, Kits, Radio Control, Tony Ray's Aero Models Tags: DFS Weihe 1938, Radio Control, Tony Ray's Aero Models
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Tony Ray’s Aero Models DFS Weihe 1938 Glider

Balsa Laser Cut 1/6 Scale Kit for Radio Control

This kit is a 1/6 scale R/C model of the DFS Weihe glider which is a German single-seat, high-wing, 18-meter wingspan, high-performance glider that was designed by Hans Jacobs in 1937-38.

Jacobs designed the Weihe to be the pre-eminent performance glider of its era and indeed it captured many championships and set many records until its performance was surpassed at the end of the 1950s. Even today it is considered one of the “classic sailplane designs”.

The Weihe is of wooden construction with fabric covering on the wing trailing edges and the control surfaces. The spar is built from Baltic Pine, with a birch leading edge D-box, fuselage, and the fixed portions of the tail surfaces. The airfoil is a modified Gö 549-M.2 section. Early versions took off from a dolly and landed on a fixed skid, while later versions have a fixed wheel and skid undercarriage. Originally fitted with DFS-style airbrakes, some were later modified for Schempp-Hirth-style brakes instead. The aircraft incorporates a unique rigging system which was widely copied in later gliders.

Initially, the aircraft was produced by Deutsche Forschungsanstalt fur Segelflug (DFS) (English: German Research Institute for Soaring Flight) and later by Jacobs-Schweyer. Post World War II it was produced by Focke-Wulf as well as in France, Spain, Sweden, and Yugoslavia. Production of the Weihe totaled over 400 aircraft.

The Weihe won the World Gliding Championships in 1948 and 1950. It was used to set many world and national records, including the world record for altitude gain in 1959 of 9,665 m (31,709 ft).

Dick Johnson won the US National Soaring Championships in 1959, flying a Weihe.

Weihe 1938 Glider Kit

This model builds into a wonderful glider for many hours of flight in the summer dusk. The construction is challenging and great fun and results in a very reliable model airplane with a fun factor guaranteed. We are always available to answer any questions you may have.

Using ultra-light construction while maintaining scale shape, the wing load is only 21g/sqm. Excellent flight and soaring performance.

The kit can also be built as a beautiful static display model.

Specifications:

  • Scale: 1/6.5
  • Wingspan: 109″ / 2,770mm
  • Wing Area: 51.24 sq. dm
  • Fuselage Length: 49″ / 1,241mm
  • Flying Weight: 1.16kg

 

Kit Features:

  • High-quality laser-cut balsa pieces
  • Step-by-step instructions contain hundreds of real photos with notes
  • Complete hardware bag
  • Vacuum-formed canopy included
  • Model can be flown 3 different ways:
    • Towing
    • Slope soaring
    • Powered flight

 

A .pdf copy of the building instruction manual for this model is available  HERE

Radio Control Operation:

Recommended Electronics (Not included):

  • Transmitter: 3+ Channel RC Transmitter
  • Standard Receiver
  • 9g Servo (2 each) (Recommendation: Dualsky DS395/Emax ES08 servo)
  • 8-9mm Thin Servo (2 each) (Recommendation: Emax3301/King Max KM1002 servo)

 

Optional Parts (Not included. Please click on links for parts available in the FlyBoyz Store.)

  • Motor: 2217 Outrunner Brushless Motor
  • Spinner: 43mm Diameter, 38mm Height
  • Propeller: 11×8
  • Pilot

 

Note: This item ships at the ‘Over-sized’ Flat Rate

Aug 15, 2022Mike O’Neill

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Weight 49.8 oz
Dimensions 30 × 5.5 × 5 in
Condition Rating: 1

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