This is my home-made one man rigger in action. Notice the remote controlled vertical axis (linear actuator) that allows real fast assembly of my glider.
Neat device: might one have a copy of the plans for adaption to a Discus b? I've flown the LS-8 at Omarama, but only in 15m form. My friend was right when she said it's a plastic K-6 in that it's so easy to fly. I liked it very much.
Lateral axis: I thought a lot about it since I'm building another one right now (with improvements). Haven't really missed the horizontal axis control much. After inserting the spar stub into the fuselage and adjusting height via remote I walk to the end of the wing to gently push the wing in, lifting it slightly and adjusting it fore/aft (sliding). You can 'feel' when it is fully seated.
Very nicely engineered. One question would be the need for the remote controlled vertical axis linear actautor if you have a hydraulic vertical linear actuator on the fuselage dolly that does the same thing. It could possibly benefit from bigger wheels. Really good job though, well done.
Steve, I can do the vertical from both sides of the cockpit and it's "cool". My LS8 required for the right wing to be inserted last so there was no easy way to reach the hydraulics on the trailer ramp. I sold the rigger with the glider and will build one for my new ASG 29. It will definitely have the remotely adjusting vertical axis.
Slides well but stays put when it should. I did not find it necessary to put a clamping device into my design. For those asking for plans, I don't have any. I do have a parts list and extensive photos that I can provide. The wing saddle is best built based on your glider. I wrapped my LS8-18 wing with plastic and put the wetted out carbon fiber tube (flattened) directly on the plastic. If you want more info, email me at herbkilian at yahoo dot com.
Team spirit? No help from friend pilot? I can guarantee if you were in trouble when landing on open field no one would land next to you and offer some help. Medical for example.
Great engineering, All be it he's not going to launch it on his own. And the time he's messing around setting it up. Rather than ask for help. That's good quality flying time missed 🙄
Neat device: might one have a copy of the plans for adaption to a Discus b? I've flown the LS-8 at Omarama, but only in 15m form. My friend was right when she said it's a plastic K-6 in that it's so easy to fly. I liked it very much.
Good Job! I really like the remote control. Add lateral axis movement and it will be a super Rigger!
Lateral axis: I thought a lot about it since I'm building another one right now (with improvements). Haven't really missed the horizontal axis control much. After inserting the spar stub into the fuselage and adjusting height via remote I walk to the end of the wing to gently push the wing in, lifting it slightly and adjusting it fore/aft (sliding). You can 'feel' when it is fully seated.
Very nicely engineered. One question would be the need for the remote controlled vertical axis linear actautor if you have a hydraulic vertical linear actuator on the fuselage dolly that does the same thing. It could possibly benefit from bigger wheels. Really good job though, well done.
Steve, I can do the vertical from both sides of the cockpit and it's "cool". My LS8 required for the right wing to be inserted last so there was no easy way to reach the hydraulics on the trailer ramp. I sold the rigger with the glider and will build one for my new ASG 29. It will definitely have the remotely adjusting vertical axis.
Nice design! I'd appreciate a copy of the plans too. Are you satisfied with the the axle slider's ability to move, or do you find it too "sticky"?
Slides well but stays put when it should. I did not find it necessary to put a clamping device into my design. For those asking for plans, I don't have any. I do have a parts list and extensive photos that I can provide. The wing saddle is best built based on your glider. I wrapped my LS8-18 wing with plastic and put the wetted out carbon fiber tube (flattened) directly on the plastic. If you want more info, email me at herbkilian at yahoo dot com.
@@LS8eighteen so well done. congrats.
HI Herbert,
nice job! I'd appreciate the part list if that is public domain.
Kind regards.
It is Lucky, email me at herbkilian dot yahoo dot com.
Team spirit? No help from friend pilot? I can guarantee if you were in trouble when landing on open field no one would land next to you and offer some help. Medical for example.
Great engineering,
All be it he's not going to launch it on his own. And the time he's messing around setting it up. Rather than ask for help. That's good quality flying time missed 🙄
Some glider clubs will have few dozen gliders assembling at the same time. Not asking for help to assemble ones glider isn't unfriendly behaviour.
@@PeterPasieka the behaviour of someone very Arrogant!