Love you guys, you're brilliant. the more tutorials the better.

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate the feedback! 👍😀

Well done, good work. Love the little balsa-performers.

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are fun, indeed! 😊

Very nice job and technic! I like your building videos!

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate your comment and are happy you enjoy our videos. 😀. You build very nice foam Gliders! Keep it up!

Nice work! Thank you.

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, for the comment, Hank! They keep us motivated to do more videos 😊. Be sure to subscribe to our channel and like the videos you want us to make more of!

Great job. Something a grandparent can spend an afternoon with the grandkids doing. Yes, please, tutorial!

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! What fun that would be! 😀

Amazing model

@NighthawkGliders

Жыл бұрын

NighthawkGliders.com/store. Plans are available.

I like working it out, once you've built a Sandpiper. My first Balsa build for 30 years! I built 3 Sandpipers today, but a bit windy for a good test flight, and I've half built a Kestrel, and next day off I'm going to build 3 or 4 more Kestrels, hopefully some test flights in-between. Love your stuff, Brad.

@NighthawkGliders

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You’re a busy guy! Glad you have come back after 30 years; that’s awesome! 👍😊 I hope they fly to your expectation. Current plans can be found at NighthawkGliders.com/store

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

This video is sick

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

That was a fun video (an music) to compose! Glad you enjoyed! 😀

Love the design I’ve had a break for probably 6 years. I just purchased some balsa and made a few catapult launched gliders again. I really like your extended grip out the tail end.

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing. I like this design, too, but I really need to build a good number of these and put them to the test. Unfortunately, cold and windy weather still lingers. I’m also a fan of the “stinger” grip. 😊

@mattnsim

6 жыл бұрын

Nighthawk Gliders if you scroll through my videos on my channel you might see some very bad footage of my shooting a few birds up up and away

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, saw you flying your Sweepette 8" in some old videos you had... watched a few of your rubber powered flights as well. Say, now that you are building some more CLGs, you'll have to post some good flights. I bet weather in Australia is better than here in Indiana. Also, we may have to try to convince you to produce some original guitar music for our channel... 😀 Love it!

@mattnsim

6 жыл бұрын

Nighthawk Gliders its very windy here at the moment. As autumn approaches southerly winds move in. Let me know what style guitar music youd like. ☺

I would love to build this. I am almost done gathering tools and materials to build the Sanddipper. Can't wait!!

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic, Ted! The Sandpiper is a great place to start. We appreciate your enthusiasm! Enjoy your build and be sure to let us know how it goes! 😀

Reminds me of my boyhood. Time to try another one.

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👍😀

Hope you do a build video. Beautiful flying gliders.

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David!

estimados, mis felicitaciones!! hermosa construcción!

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Gracias! 😊

Nice Soundtrack

@NighthawkGliders

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that comment! It was fun to compose! 👍😊

nice plane

@NighthawkGliders

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 The final design became this: www.nighthawkgliders.com/store/p3/AmericanKestrel12.html

Go for it :)

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Ok 👌 😀

I’ll have to try my hand at making this one 😁

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah! 😊

Your awesome, ordered the American Kestrel and it came in today, didn't have time to build it today but will tomorrow. I have also scratched built the Sandpiper and the Tornado, and both fly well. I haven't got to fly them in an open park just yet. The weather here in Oklahoma is either too windy or wet. I'm hoping for the perfect conditions and opportunitie to do so. Keep it up Night Hawk.

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your comments are much appreciated! We hope the Kestrel flies well for you! Enjoy flight and enjoy life, my friend! 😊

@jefferybowden1113

4 жыл бұрын

@@NighthawkGliders I am trying to learn how to trim them to do what I need them to do. I like the tool you use to cut the fuselage, what is it and where can I get one?

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

That is as balsa strip cutter. One of my favorite tools. You might find it at a local hobby shop or online! www.nighthawkgliders.com/blogs/what-you-need-to-build-balsa-wood-gliders

Ur planes r great! Quick question, how do u protect the planes (balsa wood), can u paint them or apply something on them to make them water (rain) resistant?

@NighthawkGliders

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I leave mine “raw!” I don’t bother coating them with anything and I never fly them when it’s too wet outside. So, I’ll leave this comment open to anyone who has a more professional opinion on how to waterproof balsa! Thanks! 😊

Awesome

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Enjoy all your videos, and thank you for sharing. I saw a girl who built one of your gliders for Science Olympiad. Can the rudder be placed on the top instead of on the bottom?

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

That’s great! S.O. Is fun. I’m going to be a coach next season. 😊 Sure, you can install a traditional tail. Thanks for commenting!

If and when you make a tutorial could you please cover the part where you make the rounded leading edge with several straight cuts before sanding? I have been doing mine free handed and it is very tedious and inaccurate.

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! We’ll show the details for those leading edge cuts! Yes, I agree, free handed cuts are difficult, indeed! Thank you for your patience and waiting for this!

This Is very interesting

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The final version became the “American Kestrel”- Laser-cut Kits and Plans are here NighthawkGliders.com/store

Nicely done. John Gray

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, kind sir! Much appreciated! 😊

I always wanted to build these gliders

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and this one was a prototype. The real deal is at nighthawkgliders.com/store 👍😀

Great video, yes, please, on the tutorial. I notice you now have plans available.

@dooleyfussle8634

4 жыл бұрын

Inspired by this video, I completed a foam version using bbq skewers and foam from a takeout food box. I guessed at the dimensions, but somehow it flies quite well. Under 10 g. Waiting for the evening to launch. Very fragile, we'll see how long it lasts. I will probably need to add some packing tape...

Hi friend!! Nice video!! I would appreciate to know what kind of instrument is that on 2:46... It resembles the degrees of a stair!! It looks like its for making wing's dihedral!!! Whats the name of this instrument that appears around 2:46, friend? Can you teach us how to build it??? I need one of those!!!

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah! That is my homemade dihedral gauge. I made it myself using balsa. It is 3 inches tall at the center. On one side, the 1st step is 1/2 inch tall and each step increments 1/4 inch. On other side the 1st step starts at 3/8 inch and each step increments 1/4 inch. That gives me a good total range from 1/2 inch to 3 inches in 1/8 inch increments. Easy-cheesy, right? 😜

@modelnutty6503

6 жыл бұрын

that little jig is great! fun Q, you're familiar with KFm airfoils? KFm-2 the easiest, right behind the step, an air barrel forms and spins. it's pressure releasing a lot of drag from the wing surface behind the step(s). steps should be 7-8x longer than they are tall... kinda ouch for how thick a wing might become with flat layering... but, I'd spotted a variant using a bit of small trailing edge stock as a leading edge. it looked to sit barely higher than midpoint, the triangle diverting air up over (and under) the wing surface for an "air" airfoil for most the wing's length. looked cool anyhow. ---as I wonder if slick tape to the leading edge isn't creating a somewhat similar effect for air slipping over it easier a little further back on the wing (from leading edge), or maybe 2/3 the tape over the top and the 1/3 wrapped under may do a little more? another "oh hey" moment, back when, flying balsa CL planes, we'd build then fog the craft with Aqua Net hair spray a few times many minutes apart. not to make it soak in, but skin harden a little and as a seal so the balsa didn't drink in the fuel-proof paint making the plane heavier. might be a good treatment to give these gliders, they wouldn't drink in water when landed in semi wet grass etc.

If I may please ask what type of clay do you use on the nose of the glider and where may I purchase it Thanks

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

It is modeling clay plastelina. It’s non-hardening and oil based. You can find it at an art store or possibly at a school supply store. Also comes in many colors! One pound is a lot! 😀

@timjones9629

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice.... I try to make it...!!!

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I’ve since created helpful plans for the American Kestrel 12 and other gliders. NighthawkGliders.com/store

Music is nice.

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that! 😊

Beautiful plane! Do you have any plans for it? I really want to make it! 🤣 thanks

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Not yet, my friend, but I have been working on refining the design. Weather has not been cooperative. Been much too windy and not allowing me to properly fly and test ☹️. Please subscribe (if not already) and stay tuned. Thanks for liking and commenting! I will announce when available.

@wingcrafters7576

6 жыл бұрын

No problem! I have subscribed already😀

lindo trabalho

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado! 😊

hi, amazing video man. What is the length of the fuselage?

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

In this video, it is 12 inches. But I’m not so certain that is best choice. Maybe 13 inches or so would be better. I still need to work our the details.

@Danny_Lion

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am building this design in my gr 12 tech design class!

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! We hope the build goes well!

what is the notch on the wing for?

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim! This model is a “flapper” style CLG glider. The concept is this... the wings are flexible and during the high speed launch the notch allow the wings to bend up and more flat; thus decreasing lift by altering the shape of the airfoil. But when it’s gliding, the wings bend back down changing the airfoil shape to maximize lift. These type of gliders are a bit more tricky to trim and the wings do need to be pretty thin and flexible to work. We’re still trying to master these! 😊

Could you do a glider with a T tail

Plans ? 😊😊

Wow awesome. Tutorial video plz

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks for requesting! 😊

How to video please or plans I really enjoy your vids Thanks

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks, Hockey Bob!

Quais são as medidas..?? Tem como ter a planta dos modelos..??.. Por favor aquém sabe?

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Sinto muito. Ainda não tenho planos nesse modelo.

Dude! I need that box! Not some other box I can buy, I want your box with all its contents. Seriously, where did you get that?

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite box, indeed! Do a search on the internet for “ArtBin Super Satchel Deluxe-Divided Lid/Divided Base”

Great video guys, I would like a tutorial please.

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Charac. I’ll be honest, this model is a more finicky glider and I need to fine tune the design parameters some more. But, the moment we publish a tutorial, I’m sure with your talent, you will build a great one! 😀

tenho assistido seus videos e ja me tornei seu fã,daqui do brazil um grande abraço,acabei de me inscrever no seu canal!!

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Bem vindo ao nosso canal! Estamos felizes que você assista e aproveite nossos vídeos!

@canalbigmix7479

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm your fan.

Love that "smack" into the wall! while in A&P school, I was 'playing' some 1" wingspan jobs, the clay kept the bird stuck on the wall as long as needed! :D

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, lol, I think I need more flying room! Too funny. 😜

Jk man, good vid

please,tell me wher is CG of this model

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

This model still needs a little more tweaking in design. (I’m still trying to make it even better). But I found my gliders to have an *aft* CG. That means it will be located towards the back of the wing. E.g. around 55% of the inner chord from the leading edge is a good place to start.

@aleksandardisljenkovic7429

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks,I made this model, but I'm waiting for a nice weather to test it

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We wish you good luck on it’s maiden flight! 👍😀

Would love to see a build video! I've made two of the Sandpiper 12" following your earlier videos-- thanks for those! Now I need to learn to trim them. Thanks again.

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’m hoping they fly well for you! Thanks for liking our videos, subscribing to our channel, and sharing! We’ll have more videos to come! 😀

Looks like a bird. Would you please make a tutorial vid? Thanks you sir.

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, yes it does look like a bird! 😊

Please make tutorials for all three of your plane.

Hello, I'm a technology teacher. My students will participate in a flight competition with the same model you made. Is there anywhere to find the plans for your model. They watched your video but we can't figure out the measurements. I appreciate your help!

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic! We’re happy your students want to do a competition! We’re sorry for not having any public plans on this model, but we do on the Sandpiper 12 if your interested. Sandpiper 12 Plans: goo.gl/XBy5RK Sandpiper 12 Tutorial: goo.gl/hgcJAH

@angie2099

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm new to this event. Is there any way to send you the rules and regulation to be sure if this or the sandpiper would qualify?

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

Ok, sure... I’ll give it a look over. 😊 nighthawkgliders.com/contact

@achmaddj

5 жыл бұрын

I think the wing design close to this plan from AMA amaflightschool.org/sites/default/files/science-olympiad-glider-plan.pdf

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

That’s cool. Tom Sanders supervises the Science Olympiad competition at the state level for Indiana. Thanks for sharing this plan of his.

Просто и понятно!!!👈👍👍👍✈☝☁🍃

Pleas make a tutorial for it!!! Pleas reply!

What are the dimensions ؟

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

We have detailed plans here: nighthawkgliders.com/store

@ahmednaguib5823

5 жыл бұрын

@@NighthawkGliders thank you

Please do a building tutorial. I'm trying to get my 11 year old granddaughter interesting in building. She likes your videos

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! 😊 Since she’s a beginner, might I suggest that she try our tutorial on how to build the 12” Sandpiper? The Sandpiper is much easier and great for beginners! Happy building and good luck!

I am done with buildibg 5 Sandpiper model just as tutorial video.. Now i am planning to build this one... Look great.. In deed a tutorial can help.. Could you please share your Email id... Will share some pic with you... Plssssss need your suggestions... What is most important factor to give a long flight... Is it weight...? And one more request... Type of tweak that can help a hobbyist in making changes after built... Imean how d glider behave on which factor

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Sure, you may ask anything you like. 😊 NighthawkGliders@gmail.com

I dont know why people are asking for a tutorial....its all in the video itslef...anyway,the glider islooking awesome

I just silenced this video and put on some Esperanza Spalding in the background, it was a good video to watch that way.

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I can see that working! Nice choice of music! 👍😀

@habbi1974

4 жыл бұрын

​@@NighthawkGliders lovely answer. you outclassed a not-that-positive comment in a very wholesome way. BTW, i follow you since not long ago; double congrats for the models and the music! (I'm also a model builder, looking forward to try some of your designs). have a nice day!

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate your comment and your following! We just collaborated with the PowerUp Toys channel-You should check it out! kzread.info/dash/bejne/iayhzahtZZzZmbg.html

Tutorial please..

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks!

a tutorial please

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Ok, we got your vote as an affirmative! Thanks! 😊

@hristina9684

3 жыл бұрын

Yo did no posted a tutorial :(

Pls tutorial please

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we appreciate your interest! 😊

Plz give those dimensions

@NighthawkGliders

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve since made this model better. Plans and kits are available at nighthawkgliders.com/store! 😁

@ROCKY-qh8se

4 жыл бұрын

@@NighthawkGliders sir I am from INDIA I couldn't get those right now please explain me the dimensions I want to make it very soon .....

Me iba i see thes model vifore well si a good disainig glider

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

please make a tutorial.

@NighthawkGliders

5 жыл бұрын

Ok, thanks!

Great channel! I left a sub, thanks for a return!

@NighthawkGliders

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated! 😀

Please , just done your Sandpiper