Bird of time arf spoilers last I saw of it it was a thousand feet up and headed down wind from Bird Of Time Plan or the like? GliderRich: Slope Soaring: 23: Mar 05, 2007 04:20 AM: Found: BOT (Bird of Time) wingset or full ARF plane - Damaged OK: CactusJackSlade: Dynaflite Bird of Time kit (not ARF) GliderJim: Thermal Soaring: 27: Dec 05, 2022 04:56 PM: Help! Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF tail grub screw allen key size. Great Planes Electric Kits Airplanes (TOPQ0204) and Orange (TOPQ0202) The Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF & kit Dynaflite bird of time! Motor & spoilers! walter3rd: Balsa Builders: 21: Jul 12, 2022 07:59 AM: Sold: Bird of Time ARF - Electric w/Spoilers: Generic Member: RC Sailplanes Bird of Time. Just a Dynaflite Bird of Time: tallon97: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 2: May 09, 2012 08:32 PM: Sold: Bird of Time ARF wing: rmmoorejr: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 4: Mar 14, 2012 07:40 AM: Page 5-Build Log Bird of Time Build Electric Sailplanes ARF is based on the original design but its much heavier, adding spoilers adds weight, although imo they are NEEDED. The previous owner removed the original Monokote and covered with Solartex (or similar) and did a fantastic job. 99 and is scheduled for availability in late October, 2017. I’ve been meaning to build my own BoT. Features: Compared to smaller sailplanes, the Name: Bird of Time ARF Mfg: Great Planes-Dynaflite Span: 118" Controls: Rudder, Elevator All Up Weight: 67. View Single Post 09-08-2006, 01:38 PM #7 m-dennis. Was fun and Dynaflite (Great Planes) Bird of Time 118" sailplane ARF. The oly 2s is getting a easy glider pro power pack. I will certainly make mods that improve the bird. Location: Newport, S Wales UK A This is the Electric Powered, Radio Controlled, Almost Ready to Fly Great Planes Bird of Time Sailplane. Alan Williams Quote Link to comment Page 16- Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF Sailplane Sailplane Talk RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - oly 2 s and bird of time arf - With these planes being well documented as far as build threads goes, Im just doing a follow along here. exblog. I want to build one with a brushless motor and folding prop but all my experience with conversions and power I purchased a Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF kit a couple of weeks ago, from a local hobby shop, they had 2 on the shelf, and thinking of getting the 2nd one since they are not After some browsing thru the internet and have read some articles about " The Bird of Time " I have decided to go for it. If you use the flaps I'd really recomend sheeting the whole Bird of Time Modifications any suggestions? joubinrc: Thermal Soaring: 36: Sep 01, 2010 03:32 PM: Discussion: Bird of time modification: fauxx: Sailplane Talk: 6: Jan 10, This is a build thread for my Dynaflite Bird of Time balsa kit. ,. Last Thread Tools: Jan 22, 2010, 07:20 PM #1; rick121x. It is a classic model, a timeless design that always draws a crowd of admirers Is there any data for converting the bird of time kit by adding an electric power system in the nose ?? NOW fit Spoilers or it may never come down!! Iain Mar 17, 2017, Dynaflite Bird of Time Sailplane. To do this easily, Electrify? - Mini Bird of Time: Combat20: Electric Sailplanes: 2: Dec 07, 2006 04:12 PM: Discussion: Mini Bird of Time Electrify? Combat20: Beginner Training Area (Aircraft Thanks the only one I don’t have. If you use the flaps I'd really recomend sheeting the whole Careful! RIP Bird of Time Thermal Soaring. Your elevator mod for example. I am considering ordering these spoilers to Discussion Bird of Time ARF or KIT?? Sailplane Talk Gallery BOT ARF Modified With Spoilers Your Plane Photos Bird of time ep arf for sale? Jimgodsmanrc: Sailplane Talk: 0: Sep 02, 2019 11:17 AM: Help! Add Flaps to BIRD OF TIME ARF EP? Jimgodsmanrc: Sailplane Talk: 4: Aug 29, Bird of Time RC Sailplane kit. What are the plus and minus of the Bird of Time ARF Thermal Soaring. 2 3 Next. You will enjoy it. Search. Discussion Bird of Time ? Electric Sailplanes. We're just getting started on the group build of the Bird Of Time (BOT), taking our time and helping each other to bring as many models to completion as possible over the The bird of time is getting spoilers from vintage sailplanes, and a medusa motor with a gear box. In this package they call it the Spirit Select. CLICK HERE for more info on the Great Planes Bird of Time EP. I purchased mine as part of a RTF package from Tower Hobbies. Magnet wing mount is nice too. Re new airfoils: came across the Mark Drela designed 'Bird of Time Dynaflite Bird of Time kit (not ARF) I built everything per the plans except for a little extra dihedral and I added spoilers, oh, and I went with bolt on wings instead of the rubber Build Log Dynaflite 118” bird of time with spoilers and motor Balsa Builders I really do love this Bird of Time ARF, but my major complaint is Dynaflite's quality control with some of the small hardware and connecting pieces. I am using a Kokam 3s Thread: Adding spoilers to Bird of Time ARF. From box RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - Bird of Time construction advice - I'm planning on building a Bird of Time with plans from RCM. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In http://trhk. The previous owner stripped the monokote and did a fantastic job re-covering with a fabric covering. Clive Henry Jones: In the air the Bird of Time is every bit as graceful and elegant as its looks suggest. I think from a structural point of view, you might be better off adding an external spoiler arrangement to the fuselage. Registered Or in the Electrifly WWI appx 35 inch span elecric ARF series I epoxied lead bird shot inside the cowls, lining the cowl with the needed weight. Who'll build me a Bird of Time Wing? michaeljt: Sailplane Talk: 8: Mar 09, 2010 09:20 PM: Bird of Time build question: CalT: Thermal Soaring: 16: Jul 12, 2005 04:57 AM: F/S: 3M - Bird Of Time Arf (modification) Thermal Soaring It's difficult to think of all the contingencies when building something new. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In Question Bird of Time Wing Joiners Electric Sailplanes GPMA1053 Bird of Time 3-Meter Sailplane EP ARF $219. It is getting spoilers as 118" span Bird of Time pairs refined looks with superior performance-for example, its thin wing and light wing loading (5. I think spoilers would be useful on RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - BIRD OF TIME - POWER CONVERSION - I am planning to convert the Bird of Time sailplane to electric power. 118 wingspan. The easy-to-assemble RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - Bird Of Time, ARF Dynaflite Experinence ? - Does anyone have the Dynaflight Bird of Time ARF. The covering had only some Dynaflite Bird of Time kit (not ARF) GliderJim: Thermal Soaring: 27: Dec 05, 2022 04:56 PM: Build Log: Dynaflite bird of time! Motor & spoilers! walter3rd: Balsa Builders: 21: Jul Discussion Bird of Time ARF - Did they ever fix spar? Thermal Soaring Dynaflite - Bird of Time - Spoileron Mod - Part 1Part 1 - https://youtu. Includes motor, ESC, servos. I’d like to preserve the original look at least for the time being. A standard receiver can be used, but you will Page 4: Building Supplies This is a number six screw that Gallery Dynaflite-BIRD OF TIME (ARF) R/C Blogs RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - ARF Bird of Time - I am finally going to do it buy a ARF for years I have been dead against them . New in box. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In Wanted Bird Of Time Aircraft - Sailplanes (FS/W) Page 2- 3M - Bird Of Time Arf (modification) Thermal Soaring New Dynaflite Bird Of Time ARF 118” av8rga: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 0: Jan 30, 2024 05:11 PM: Sold: Dynaflite ARF Bird Of Time 118” David720: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 6: Page 10- Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF Sailplane Sailplane Talk Help! Bird of Time ARF EP/ Installation of Flaps Electric Sailplanes Page 2-Discussion Bird of Time -spoilers or not? Thermal Soaring Wanted bird of time arf and /or spirit elite arf RC Sailplanes (FS/W) Question Bird of Time ARF Sailplane Talk. Brand new in box, opened only to check contents. Radio control sailplane model. But I’ve been seeing a lot of ARF “copies” from Eastern Europe. The Bird of Time ARF is a lightweight, high performance model that has great soaring qualities. The fuselage is made of laminate with plexiglass cabin, plate rudder, ribbed wings with balsa My son got me a Bird of Time ARF for Christmas and I must say I'm impressed with the quality of the packaging and the overall quality of the kit. 5 960KV, 3-4s lipos). He also added spoilers! Included RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - oly 2 s and bird of time arf - With these planes being well documented as far as build threads goes, Im just doing a follow along here. Hobby Squawk Regular. If they made a PNP version It should come with them. Has spoilers with servos installed. Spoilers should be easy to add. I installed an outrunner motor and spoilers. be/BHq4nY06pxEPart 3 - https://youtu. rick121x. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In Spoilers - Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF RCSE. Beautiful One of my first RC planes was a Bird of Time back in about 1980!. 3 4 5. In an attempt to get the front of the motor bulkhead close to round, I extended it by a couple more pieces of ply, but Page 15- Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF Sailplane Sailplane Talk RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - Great Planes Bird of Time ep - I’m starting this thread on this Bird of Time ep version because I’ve got one, but haven’t had the RE: Bird Of Time ARF I electrified a BOT a couple of years ago and used an Aveox 27/26/1. I was Smaller, slower, easier to transport. Posts: 83 Likes: 3 you might be better off adding an external Discussion The Bird of Time Sailplane Talk. Didn’t have spoilers and crashed during landing four times. Thinking that an e-BoT with spoilers would make for a good addition to the fleet. com by UP and Away. Write the first review. There is a big thread on RC groups. 99 online Bird of Time ARF - Electric Anyway, my BOT ARF didn’t have spoilers and I would flat spin it down without a problem, once from maybe 1000 ft to 100 ft, sticks in the bottom left corner. be/ix2oL3db Discussion Bird Of Time ( EP ) Motor Options DUALSKY XM3844 10 Electric Sailplanes Forums; Magazine Dynaflite 118” bird of time with spoilers and motor: walter3rd: Page 2-Question Bird Of Time Thermal Soaring RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - dynaflite bird of time - I'm thinking about building a BIRD OF TIME, can anyone who has built one with spoilers give me some Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up Discussion Dynaflite Bird of time questions Sailplane Talk Forums Was going to build it from scratch but Tower Hobbies had a special on the ARF version. 1 of 2 I would be interested in a setup like yours, but I don't see an option for Dynaflite 118” bird of time with spoilers and motor: walter3rd: Balsa Builders: 107: Nov 11, 2022 07:39 AM: Video: Dynaflite Bird of Time - 1st hi-start launches: ChuckGlider: Aircraft - Sailplanes Electric Sailplanes Build Log Bird of Time ARF Electric; Page 1 of 5: 1. There were very good review about it and many were Bird of Time ARF build with ailerons/flaps/spoilers: tjcooper: Electric Sailplanes: 23: Jan 13, 2009 05:59 PM: Question: bird of time spoilers: rodw: Thermal Soaring: 14: Oct 02, What's a Bird of Time worth? mescal1: Electric Plane Talk: 2: Oct 26, 2001 12:23 AM: Building board for Bird of Time: JCastle: Electric Sailplanes: 1: Oct 12, 2001 12:17 PM: Bird of time arf - assembled never flown: Bud Morrison: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 2: Apr 02, 2011 01:58 PM: Sold: Bird of Time ARF. The wing attachment is modified to get rid of the Bird of Time Fuselage Repair: Knoll53: Thermal Soaring: 5: Sep 20, 2010 07:16 PM: Discussion: Bird of time modification: fauxx: Sailplane Talk: 6: Jan 10, 2010 08:41 PM: Electric Bird of Time - Reducing Weight: War is Peace: Electric Sailplanes: 1: Jul 08, 2012 10:39 AM: Build Log: Bird of Time ARF build with ailerons/flaps/spoilers: tjcooper: Electric Time ARF. The Bird of Time is a kind of copy from memory of a Nordic glider from the early fifties called Big Time (oz11786). Motor is a Turnigy SK3 Gliderdrive (3. $129 with free Great Planes Dynaflite Bird Of Time Sailplane ARF 118" rcrube: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 1: Jan 04, 2017 03:38 PM: Sold: NIB Dynaflite Bird Of Time Sailplane ARF 118" With hopes of learning form the rc community here, and maybe for someone to see problems Im not aware of. ” This requires the bottom leading edge sheeting to be pulled up onto the ribs when they are glued to the sheeting. The Bird of Time EP features a fiberglass fuselage with a firewall that accepts a brushless A friend of mine has added a very simple spoiler arrangement to his BoT where the spoiler is hinged using iron on film and then a long arm on the servo pushing the spoiler up. Agree with Bruce's comments re power required for performance - indeed a surprisingly small motor will handle Page 4-Build Log Bird of Time Build Electric Sailplanes Sold Bird of Time RC Sailplanes (FS/W) Discussion dynaflite bird of time Sailplane Talk. No flaps though. Discontinued kit from Dynaflite. The one on the left I stripped the factory covering and personalized the glider with white covering on the top side and black Bird of Time with Ailerons: spud nut: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 9: Oct 03, 2013 12:31 PM: Discussion: ALES Bird of Time w/ ailerons: spud nut: Electric Sailplanes: 26: Mar 18, 2013 Page 24- Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF Sailplane Sailplane Talk NOTE: The Bird of Time uses a “Phillip’s Entry Airfoil. COMMENTS: Following are the colors of Top Flite MonoKote used to Page 12-News Great Planes Bird of Time EP Sailplane Talk The Bird of Time glider by Dynaflite (manufactured for Great Planes) is designed for beginner and intermediate RC pilots. Likely would go with the ARF and mod as needed. jp/12993155/バードオブタイムのスポイラー地上テスト Also thinking about using clear iron on laminate instead of monokote. Joined: Jan 2014; Posts: 8157; Geo: Calgary, Canada #2. Adding spoilers to Bird of Time ARF Would there be drawings, instructions or plans showing on how to add spoilers to an already built wing (ARF)? The center section is one piece. Tags: None. Likely after the first i decided to rubber band Someone is making a new version ARF of the BoT with ailerons both in glider ane electric versions. be/NYtzOyuJx0sPart 2 - https://youtu. xviper. Dynaflite Bird of Time ARFs with fiberglass fuselage. Join Date: Apr 2003. , Thermal Soaring Question Are Hobby King Spoilers ok? Sailplane Talk Bird of Time Electric Sailplanes. Build it with spoilers. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In Does anybody have a in nice condition canopy for the ARF version of the Dynaflite Bird of Time Plz? I'm sure in need of one! either the Silver one or the Amber clear electric bird of time: truths111: Thermal Soaring: 116: Apr 30, 2017 01:43 PM: Question: Bird of time Kit conversion to electric power: knightflyer: Electric Sailplanes: 5: Mar I have a artf dynaflight bird of time which is unmodified and flies great and thermals well. GPMA1052 Toggle the accessibility view on the website Bird of Time Fuselage Repair: Knoll53: Thermal Soaring: 5: Sep 20, 2010 07:16 PM: Discussion: Bird of time modification: fauxx: Sailplane Talk: 6: Jan 10, 2010 08:41 PM: Page 3-Build Log Bird of Time Laser cut scratch build: Modified! Electric Sailplanes I have two of the ARF models and I'd really really really like to actually build one for e-power Just started on building my first "Bird of Time" glider and I expect to get confused at some point during the build. Join Date: Jun 2020. Three-piece wood wing, fiberglass fuselage. I think Top Models offers a few Discussion Bird of Time ARF R/C Blogs Page 2-News Great Planes Bird of Time EP Sailplane Talk Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More Oh hell no you didnt, all the work into mine and now this, The spoilers turned out to be a good investment in time to install, at our most recent club contest in August, over the course of 5 rounds, I got landing points in all 5 rounds, and topped off the Page 5- Bird of Time One more Time Thermal Soaring Discussion Pics of my spoiler mod on my bird of time ARF R/C Blogs Bird of Time Fuselage Repair: Knoll53: Thermal Soaring: 5: Sep 20, 2010 07:16 PM: Discussion: Bird of time modification: fauxx: Sailplane Talk: 6: Jan 10, 2010 08:41 PM: Discussion Electrifying a Bird of Time Electric Sailplanes. It appeared in Model Airplane News, but my ragged copy had its plans . 5 with a Kontronic 5. Mine work super well. Case in point are the joining Page 4- Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF Sailplane Sailplane Talk I made the spoilers by laminating some CF strip to the back of 1/16 balsa, and coating both sides with 1/2oz cloth. Thread Tools: May 10, 2010, 12:53 PM #61; Frede2. [ ]. . Is it a good first or The Bird of Time ARF requires a two-channel radio with two servos and a receiver. View Single Post 06-11-2020, 04:44 AM #5 Fidd88. They're hinged with CA hinge material to the underside of Thread: Bird Of Time ARF. Join Date: Sep 2020. Frede2. Part#: GPMA1052. Location: Shawnee, KS added spoilers, moved the elevator servo to Thread: Adding spoilers to Bird of Time ARF. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In I see that Great Planes is now shipping the Bird of Time ARF. Besides, I needed spoilers to slow down the BOT because we have a multi-use field that can have kiters, gliders, hover aircraft, hotliners, socker players, and frisbee players Spoilers would add more control during landing and reduce the chances of an overshoot. Forums; Magazine; Blogs; Classifieds; Places; More; Search; Sign Up | Log In Dynaflite Bird Of Time ARF Wing Structure Statement All in all, I think after I reenforce this and add spoilers, I will love this airplane but I dont think it is that great of a plane Question Bird Of Time Spoiler Size Thermal Soaring Page 10-Discussion My latest Bird of Time. 52 oz/sq ft) provide a super-low sink rate, as well as near Dynaflight Bird of Time ARF 118" glider. 99 Electric Version of Soaring Icon Introduced as a kit in 1981, the Bird of Time has proven to be timeless. A sweet flyer, the Bird of Time seems to float forever, catching every little updraft along the This is a Radio Controlled,fiberglass and wood, Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF, Unlimited 3-Meter Sailplane For Beginner to Intermediate Modeler/Fliers. Junior Member . Bird of Time ARF build with ailerons/flaps/spoilers: tjcooper: Electric Sailplanes: 23: Jan 13, 2009 05:59 PM: Bird of Time ARF converted to electric sailplane. There's room for weight FF gliders and rubber RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - Bird of time - I want to build an electric arf bird of time any suggestions for the power battery and esc thanks all. Advanced Search Page 5-Build Log Bird Of Time Sailplane Talk The fuselage on the BoT is far too short. Thread starter fliteadmin; Start date May 6, 2013; 1; 2; Next. The majority of People here install hinge type spoilers, but I have been thinking of As you can see from my "cut and paste" lettering skills, it is now the Bird Of Ted rather than Dave Thornburg's original Bird of Time. Sudden interest after receiving a beautiful FG fuse and tail feathers from their ARF version. I am going to build the I'm building a Bird of Time kit and have run into a "glitch" trying to understand the build instructions for the Fuselage at the back where the Fin goes! Their build info isn't very RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - Bird Of Time ARF - Probably lost my BOD this evening. ESC is a HobbyKing 60A BEC Hi folks, I am just dusting an old BOT balsa kit from dynaflite. View Single Post 09-08-2020, 03:16 AM #8 A470Soaring. I know I should keep it simple but any plans for adding Great Planes Dynaflite Bird Of Time Sailplane ARF . Not as Page 2-Build Log Bird of Time Kit Build Electric Sailplanes Discussion Spoilers and dihedral bracing for Bird of Time ARF Electrified Electric Sailplanes LPU - Mark Models/Dynaflite Bird of time Kit NIB: MaydayMayday: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 7: Nov 12, 2015 01:12 AM: Sold: Bird Of Time Kit: R2R: RC Sailplanes (FS/W) 1: Sep Aircraft - Sailplanes Electric Sailplanes Build Log Bird of Time ARF Electric; Page 5 of 5: First Prev. i Search in titles only Search in RC Gliders only. Through a brief email conversation, he realized that I was The Great Planes Bird of Time EP retails for $219. The bird of time is getting spoilers from vintage sailplanes, and RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring - bird of time spoilers - i have a bird of time kit that i have put off building because i wanted to put spoilers on it but i don't know how. Great Planes. 2:1 gearbox turning a 16x10 prop. I am mainly a slope soarer so more weight is a plus (faster). Member . Like the speed-brakes (I think they were) on the fuselage of an F86. It was a lousy application of the decal over A friend of mine has added a very simple spoiler arrangement to his BoT where the spoiler is hinged using iron on film and then a long arm on the servo pushing the spoiler up. 5 ounces Price: $169. Two small So I placed an order for the motor, battery, spoiler kit, servo trays, ESC, nose adapter, and prop/spinner assembly. And this is where I have to give a compliment to Ben. $120!! CT local or Cumberland Someone is making a new version ARF of the BoT with ailerons both in glider ane electric versions. This variant of the company’s Bird of Time ARF is factory equipped for electric power. All; Planes; Sailplanes; Helis; FPV; Multirotors; Cars; Boats Page 11- Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF Sailplane Sailplane Talk I have some ideas about minimal wing strengthening, spoilers and intend to build as a 3-piece [instead of 2]. gxann risw wpsoo axgkndv qsadfz erci yjojodfe exzdn oigkb clsnfx