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Originally built in 2004 by Schempp-Hirth, the Discus 2c was produced to replace the previously successful Discus sailplane in the Standard Racing Class. A completely new wing has been designed in close cooperation with Dr. Karl-Heinz Horstmann (wing geometry, profile) and Professor Mark Maughmer (new type of winglet). To date, around 500 of the full-scale gliders have been produced. The fiberglass fuselage is finished flawlessly in white gel-coat. Both the rudder and horizontal stabilizer with elevator are fully hollow molded. The canopy is pre-hinged in a fiberglass frame and comes complete with a scale-like latch and vent. The cockpit is complete with instrument dashboard and fiberglass seat, just like the actual plane. Retractable landing gear with working doors is also installed. A tow release is installed in the nose. The wing and fuselage both have pre-installed wiring harnesses that also include multi-pin connectors for fast, trouble-free setup at the field. The wing is finished beautifully and ready for your aileron and spoiler servos. The only “building” left to do on the wing is to attach the fully molded winglets. The foam core obecchi sheeted wings are easily removed for transportation yet are securely held in place with Topmodel’s ingenious retention system. The spoilers are quite effective and make landing in smaller spaces very possible. While flying, the Discus 2c is predictable and shows no bad habits. The intermediate pilot will have no trouble at all. Whether you aero tow or fly from the slope, the Discus 2c is a good choice.
Special Features:
– Control surfaces: Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder and Spoilers
– White gel-coated, pre-painted fiberglass fuselage and tail parts
– Pre-installed retractable landing gear with working doors, tail wheel and tow hook
– Foam-core, obecchi-sheeted two-piece wing with fiberglass reinforcement
– Removable hollow molded stabilizer for easy storage and transportation
– UltraCote-covered wings with pre-installed servo wiring
– Scale cockpit frame with canopy latch and dashboard
– Hollow molded wingtips
– Includes all necessary hardware
– Decals applied, ready for final assembly
More information (links):
* Tape Hinges Installation
* Building Pictures and Details
Airfoil
Wing area
Wing loading
Empty weight
: HQ 3/14-2/12
: 1185 sq.in. (76.5 sg.dm)
: 21-23 oz/sq.ft. (65-71 g/sg.dm)
: 120 oz. (3400g)
Suggested Equipment:
(5) D85MG servo (ailerons, elevator)
(2) D485HW servo (rudder, towline release)
(1) D645MW servo (retract)
(2) HS-5065MG servo (spoilers)
(4) Servo frame Hitec HS-85BB/85MG/5085MG, D85MG
(2) Servo frame Hitec HS-65HB/65MG/5065MG
(1) Jeti dual redundant switch DSM 10
Power Package Upgrade (Power Pod):
(1) Sailplane Power Pod Launching System
(1) Sailplane Takeoff Dolly 1/4 Scale
Power Package Upgrade (Direct Drive):
(1) Esprit Elite FES E40/30-500 motor
(1) Esprit Elite 100SB ESC
(1) 4000 6S battery
(1) RFM CF Scale Turbo 40/6/8mm folding spinner
(1) RFM CF Scale 13×10 folding propeller
(2) Jeti Bullet 5.5mm connector
(1) Jeti AFC Anti-Spark 5.5mm connector
(1) Sailplane Takeoff Dolly 1/4 Scale