Sorcerer (oz5853)

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Sorcerer. Radio control powered glider, for electric power. Plan also shows .049 engine installation.

Quote: "Charlie Parker's Sorcerer is a new and radical design in the way of a sailplane. It has proven itself in every respect using electric and glow engine for power. Try it with towhook and high start.

So what is my reason for designing Sorcerer? Well, to be honest, I think sailplane designs are boring. Yep, that's what I said, B-o-r-i-n-g. I wanted a new sailplane some time back, so I trotted down to the local goodie store. Standing there, gazing at all the kits on the shelf. I saw the words new and improved. But. all of a sudden, it occurred to me that they all look the same. The only real difference I could see was an occasional 'T' tail or 'V' tail - and nothing more.

Sorcerer's design is radical. 1 wanted a sailplane I could take to the field that would literally draw a crowd. A sailplane that would make fellow RC'ers ask me even the most basic question - Does it fly? I can safely tell you now that I achieved this goal.

Further, I wanted an electric sailplane. One that would climb like it was shot out of a high start and not lumber into the sky like a lovesick pelican. You will find Sorcerer's climb outstanding. In fact, you will rarely use more than half the motor charge during your flights. Kind of a two for one, so to speak. Once at altitude, shut the motor off. You will witness the flattest glide, for an 'electric' you have ever seen. Sorcerer will catch even the slightest thermal, and utilize every whisper of it. On a good day, half hour flights should be plentiful.

Included in the plans is a .049 glow version and is self-explanatory. This will give you some flexibility. Those of you who like to experiment will find Sorcerer very adaptable. An example. you say? How about clipped wings for working slopes? Or an extended fuselage with a tow hook? Or both? As you can see, you can have several sailplanes by building modified components, making the task of perfecting the design to your specific needs easier.

In short. if Sorcerer has any limitations, they will be your radio batteries, or the stiff neck you have contrived for yourself because you have been looking up for so long!

The construction of Sorcerer is quite conventional. There is nothing that should throw you any curves if you have any experience as a modeler. However, there is a particular order in which you must assemble all the sub-assemblies. If you try to shortcut, all you will end up with is a headache and a crooked sailplane. Don't do it. And don't add to the structure in an effort to make things stronger, all you'll accomplish is to make Sorcerer very fat.

Start by cutting all of the parts needed. Don't forget to cut four tail boom sides, and be sure to make two vertical fins and rudders. A word about wood selection. Pick it carefully. All the balsa needed is medium unless marked otherwise. If you just grab whatever is in the box, you can add as much as a full pound without any problem. Most of the strength in Sorcerer is in the proper placement of the proper wood..."

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