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Nighthawk Gliders
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Приєднався 15 вер 2016
Brad and Bruce Williamson are brothers-- just having fun designing the best balsa gliders that are light-weight, easy to build, and fly for a very long time. Each glider is carefully hand-crafted and yet, no two gliders are ever exactly alike. We have plans to post many flights, so we hope you will enjoy watching some of our most successful catapult launched gliders (CLG) here on this channel. As always, thanks for watching, liking, and subscribing!
Enjoy flight and enjoy life, my friends!
Enjoy flight and enjoy life, my friends!
Catapult Launched Gliders (Will They Piggyback?)
Brad and Bruce experiment with the concept of launching gliders via a piggyback method. Will this work?
In this video, we are at the AMA Headquarters in Muncie, IN. We had a random assortment of gliders we were just flying for fun... but, we got the idea to try to hook one glider on the other and try to launch two at once. It seems like an interesting concept... but may need some work.
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Brad and Bruce are brothers-- just having fun building, sharing, and flying various things-- and experimenting with new concepts.
*Enjoy flight and enjoy life!*
Music Credits:
Hep Cats by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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#NighthawkGliders #Tornado12 #PiggybackGliders
In this video, we are at the AMA Headquarters in Muncie, IN. We had a random assortment of gliders we were just flying for fun... but, we got the idea to try to hook one glider on the other and try to launch two at once. It seems like an interesting concept... but may need some work.
Subscribe to Nighthawk Gliders
ua-cam.com/users/NighthawkGliders
In our store we have Glider Kits, PDF Plans, and PowerUp 4.0 Airplanes:
nighthawkgliders.com/store
Brad and Bruce are brothers-- just having fun building, sharing, and flying various things-- and experimenting with new concepts.
*Enjoy flight and enjoy life!*
Music Credits:
Hep Cats by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500022
Artist: incompetech.com/
Rhodesia by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/
#NighthawkGliders #Tornado12 #PiggybackGliders
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Chasing Gliders (RC & Free Flight)
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Brad and Bruce compete in a chasing contest. Who can hit the catapult glider target with a small RC airplane? In this video, we flew at the AMA Headquarters in Muncie, IN. The evening was perfectly beautiful and calm! Wow! The target is our very own Tornado 12 catapult glider and our chase plane is the very popular Sport Cub S. Let's see what happens! Subscribe to Nighthawk Gliders ua-cam.com/u...
CO2 Free Flight Engine (feat. Ross Clements)
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Ross demonstrates a small-scale CO2 engine mounted on his modified Pennyplane. The engineering on this tiny thing is amazing! Ross is an incredibly intelligent young man (only 15 years old) and he has what it takes to become a spectacular free-flight competitor. Subscribe to Nighthawk Gliders ua-cam.com/users/NighthawkGliders In our store we have Glider Kits, PDF Plans, and PowerUp 4.0 Airplane...
Nighthawk Gliders at Indy 500 - 2019 (Sandpiper 12 Gliders)
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We're flying our gliders at the Indianapolis 500 Motor Speedway and the weather was better than predicted! It's a tradition for us to attend the greatest spectacle of racing... So, on May 27, 2019, we watched the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500! And since there was so much room within this 2 1/5 mile oval tack we found the perfect locations to fly these things right on the Brickyard Cross...
Jim Richmond Open 2019 (feat. Joshua Finn's Hourglass III)
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This giant rubber-powered airplane flies for more than 40 minutes! No joke! It is incredible! This is the largest hand-launched stick airplane we have ever seen and it weighs only 3.4 grams! Watch this video and see Josh fly his amazing airplane. It has a 5 foot (1.5 meter) wingspan and requires additional wire support to maintain its structural integrity! The wires are so thin, you can't even ...
Glider-Eating Tree (Will I get my CLG back?)
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Sometimes, it's just funny how gliders want to land in trees. I guess It's just in their nature to find a place to roost. In this video, Brad realizes that Mother Nature has her way. She will certainly make it difficult sometimes for free-flight builders to simply enjoy their day. Subscribe to Nighthawk Gliders ua-cam.com/users/NighthawkGliders In our store we have Glider Kits, PDF Plans, and P...
Nighthawk Gliders in Chicago (Cloud Gate)
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The Sandpiper 12 flies in downtown Chicago! Well, it just had to be done! But the results were not exactly what I had hoped for... I suppose this may be setting some precedent? IDK, do we now have to record flights in all the major cities we visit? Let us know if we should do this... Build Kits and Plans are available! nighthawkgliders.com/store Brad and Bruce are brothers just having some fun ...
Testing the American Kestrel 12 (Improved changes?)
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This is a laser-cut model and after making a few changes to the original design, I wanted to see if this is flying better. Build Kits and Plans are available! nighthawkgliders.com/store This was flying very well this evening! I should have only adjusted one configuration at a time, but I got very eager to try several things. 1) It has less dihedral on the main center wing joint. I was hoping to...
A Tornado at the AMA Headquarters! (Big balsa glider!)
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We saw an F3 tornado at the AMA in Muncie, IN! It was huge and crazy. It was circling in the air and then it touched down on site #3. Yeah, you know we are talking about our 36 inch catapult glider (aka, the "F3.") Not a "real" tornado... but something more awesomer! (Yes I said "awesomer" and it is in my vernacular!) *Video correction: 36 inch wingspan is ~90 centimeters (not 60 centimeters li...
Our Highest Flying Balsa Glider (How far will this go?)
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This location was an absolutely amazing place to toss some balsa gliders. We had a few to spare and just happen to be passing by, so off they went! Build Kits and Plans are available! nighthawkgliders.com/store After visiting our UA-cam friend, Doyle Blevins*, we were on our way home and stopped by a road-side parking spot to observe the scenic view and to throw a few gliders! We had a good num...
Our Biggest Catapult Glider Ever (Tornado 36 - "F3")
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This is incredible! We launched our biggest catapult glider to date and you would not believe how well it flies! WOW! One day, we met a nice family at Flite Fest and they challenged us to build a giant catapult glider. So, here it is... the Tornado 36 inch glider we have nicknamed the "F3." We flew several models of the Tornado that day. Tornado 12 - (AKA "F1") Tornado 18 - (AKA "F2") Tornado 3...
Catapult Gliders in RC Combat? (Flite Fest Ohio 2018)
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We launch Catapult Balsa Gliders in RC Combat. Why? Because, Why not? We do things differently here on Nighthawk Gliders... So, check it out! Build Kits and Plans are available! nighthawkgliders.com/store Yeah, sometimes we don't exactly follow the rules... but, one could argue... are there really any rules for RC combat? At Flite Fest, RC Combat is a tradition. It's a must. It's a right of pas...
Amazing Catapult Gliders (Flite Fest Ohio 2018)
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We have a new glider and we're flying it at Flite Fest. The "Tornado 12" is performing spectacularly well. Check it out! We had perfect weather and could not pass up the opportunity. After all, we were at Flite Fest where everyone flies RC, but, we do something different and introduced Free Flight CLGs to many folks. (Some even thought they were RC!) We brought several boxes of gliders and let ...
Giant Guillow's RC Airplane (Flite Fest Ohio 2018)
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Brad and Bruce have captured on video something totally amazing! Someone created a scaled up RC version of a classic Rubber-powered airplane! What?!? Karl Dahlman is the creator of this aircraft and we saw him and his crew walking by us near the flight line. It immedietely caught our attention and we just had to invite him and his six foot creation on our channel. The inspiration came from a cl...
Air Dropping - Whipit DLG (RCS Fest 2018)
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Air Dropping - Whipit DLG (RCS Fest 2018)
Slope Soaring - Whipit DLG (RCS Fest 2018)
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Slope Soaring - Whipit DLG (RCS Fest 2018)
Nighthawk Gliders at Indy 500 - 2018 (Balsa Catapult Gliders)
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Nighthawk Gliders at Indy 500 - 2018 (Balsa Catapult Gliders)
F1D - Joshua and Hope Finn (5/99 - Fine Wine of Rubber)
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F1D - Joshua and Hope Finn (5/99 - Fine Wine of Rubber)
F1D - Jim Richmond Open 2018 (feat. Joshua and Hope Finn)
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F1D - Jim Richmond Open 2018 (feat. Joshua and Hope Finn)
Balsa Glider Launcher (Calculating Glide Ratio)
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Balsa Glider Launcher (Calculating Glide Ratio)
Building Joshua Finn's Aleda Catapult Glider Kit
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Building Joshua Finn's Aleda Catapult Glider Kit
We Are Being Demonetized! Please Help!
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We Are Being Demonetized! Please Help!
Nighthawk Gliders - Eclipse Edition - Part 2
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Nighthawk Gliders - Eclipse Edition - Part 2
Nighthawk Gliders - Eclipse Edition - Part 1
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Nighthawk Gliders - Eclipse Edition - Part 1
Catching Thermals at Flite Fest East
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Catching Thermals at Flite Fest East
Where can buy the type CO2 charger in the film?
That’s a world weary old man who got stuck in a 15 year olds body. Great design!
MAGIC ...
Nice, very good
WAUW! I'm hooked... Stacking up on balsa! Many thanks from Denmark :)
How fun is that! Gotta go see one of these events.
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Just ordered and downloaded the plans can I ask what sort of glue you're using please? Utter novice so appreciate the help
Gorilla brand super glue is my favorite. You can easily find that in most hardware and grocery stores. You’ll want a super glue that has a medium viscosity. “Regular” super glue is typically way too thin. You can find other brands of medium viscosity CA glue and balsa at hobby stores. Thanks for buying the plans! 😊
Many thanks appreciate you taking the time to reply.
So tiny😊
I'm wondering what Greta Thumberg think about this...🤣😂
Onde encontro plantas ?
Thanks Ross. Beautiful flight man.
I’m a beginner, and I have a question. How do you reduce the elevator of the glider? My glider was going in loops after I launched it, I tried to slightly increase nose ballast, but it still when in loops and I don’t know how to reduce the up elevator. Thank you for making this video, it really helped!
Cut 2 strips of balsa 1/8x1/32x1/32 and glue one on each underside trailing edge of left and right stabilizer next to the fuselage. This will help reduce the loopiness of the launch. I call these “trim tabs.” If still too loopy, add more until you get desired result.
Love it... I'm an older guy who has played with balsa gliders, foam gliders, plastic gliders all my life... nothing more fun.., ☺️
Are the glider kits and plans still for sale, and does anyone know how long shipping takes
When I was younger there were several companies making CO2 motors but seems to be only one now? I converted several rubber powered free flight modes to CO2 power and they flew much better. Interesting fact.. the fins on the cylinder head are to absorb heat not to cool the motor.
please anyone specify the all the things required separately..
Has Ross built battery powered electric models? Seems they would stay aloft longer than CO2 powered ships,but this one is cool.
ありがとうございます!
Thank you!
its really //////?
loved the Sandpiper, purchased all 3 plans to build with my boys. Just a quick question, what are the measurements you do for the wings leading edge when you slice at 0.37? I couldn't see them in the drawing. Again love these kits and thank you
I need a charger, not cartridges
great video does anyone know where can I purchase a charger for co2 cartridges?
I recently just got finished building a 12 inch sand piper for my fleet! Its a great looking glider, but I can only get it to do about 12 second flights. I was wondering weather you could tell me where the best place is for the CG? at the moment on mine its about 40% back, but ive tried closer to the edge of the wing and more near the back. I just wanted to know if there was an average CG for the sand piper so I can use it as a good place to start. Anyway nice video, keep up the good work
Thanks! Glad you like the glider! 😊 I find the best CG is at 50-55% back from leading edge! If you glide looks good, and you’re only getting just 12s flight, I suspect glider weight might be a factor. Balsa selection is key. Try to build a 6-8g glider and fly on calm days. Wind and launching technique can also play role in flight time. Good luck!
@@NighthawkGliders ok thanks l will give that a try! I will also probably build a second one to compare the difference. Im going to a model shop soon so I will make sure to pick up a selection of different balsa sizes and see what works best, and anyway experimenting is all part of the fun! Thanks for the feedback. 😊
Oh my, the shot at 8:14 is missing how much you are tilting the tail piece to the right. It was so confusing, Isn't it possible to re-shoot that bit & give ppl a sense of how much to tilt? I love these little gliders. They work so well, but if ppl get lost at any point, they give up. Just re shoot the build section where you align the gluing on of the tail. Cheers. Great glider regardless of my b*tching & moaning!
Yeah, sorry. A failure on my part. You’ll want the tail to lean about 1/4 inch lower on one side than the other. If you are right-handed, lean tail to the right as viewed from the back. This will cause a counter-clockwise glide. Reverse the lean if you are left-handed for a clockwise turn.
I followed your videos and built the Sandpiper. It tends to dive and changing the ballast doesn’t seem to remedy. Could you do a video on other ways to trim or fix this problem.
That little motor is amazing!!!
I could totally get into these! Where can I get a kit?
where do I get full size plans for this!!
Penemuan luar biasa penerbangan dalam ruangan yang sangat indah
Need a big bath tub to make such large sheets of microfilm! Do you use nitrate, colloidal, and castor oil?
What CA glue did you use when you put it on top of the gorrila wood glue?
3rd time's the charm
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you guys should make a glider with a model rocket engine to get it super high up!
watching this in January 23’ great to see a new one get air in her wings;
I had a stroke and. just found you in 2023. hope you are still flying . godbless you both.thank you. from Suffolk, England. Jan 23’
CO2 is old school!
Maybe, but turns more heads than electric 😂
Ross is the Boss !!
I used to be in the royal navy, and served on Ark Royal ; R09 takes me back . xx
I’m sure you have seen many of planes catapulted into the skies on the HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier. That’s cool! 😎
just found your channel. going to build these for my grandson. respect from Suffolk, England.
Welcome aboard! We hope you have a great building experience with your grandson!
aged 64 in 23' happy new year and thank you for the video . great project for my grandson and me. here in Suffolk, England. . well done to even I can make this after a stroke took half of my brain out fair winds guys xx
3.4 grams really boggles the mind!
Absolutely does!
Amazing model
What are the measurements for wing and tail placement on the fuselage?
Built the kestrel 12. Very impressed with the balsa quality. Got it trimmed out in the yard. Waiting for a suitable day to try the catapult.
Great video! You seem like a very nice person too. Greetings from Brazil.
Hi Lucas! Thanks!
Interesting that the little guy stay up longer
mine broke in the same place. I glued it back together and added 1/32 splint on each side, it flew better than ever lol