Hey John!!! Thank You! This has been a dream build of mine since I first saw the small ads in M.A.N. in the early eighties and NOW I finally get to see one and in flight. At the time I was SLOWLY building my "trainer" and first plane, a Bridi Trainer .40 (AKA the high winged Ugly Stik...😂). Contemplating a Hawk purchase one day I realized that the high price for the "kit" was THE PRICE FOR THE PLANS ONLY!! 😂 Nuh Uh! Not cutiing my own ribs and formers, much less warping LE and TE tri-stock for that "eliptohedral" profile. It was and still is waaay beyond my modeling pay grade. What a stunning glider she is...flies and looks INCREDIBLE. Great job on the masterful restore!!!! Give that dog a pat for me and enjoy the rare piece of RC aviation history.
Wonderful video! Im 95% finished with a Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady. I only need to cover the fuselage and final assembly. I will use a cox .049 and SIG power pod until I can find a Goldberg power pod, but I really want a Hobie Hawk. ❤
I have an original Hobie in the basement in near mint condition. It tended to land fast as it tended to bounce and stall due to the wing incidence. It a fast flier, great thermals, I only flew mine off a high start, very beautiful wing symmetry. Fuse was nearly indestructible ABS back in the day, heavy but very sturdy and stiff. She would fly well in windy conditions, and you have to fly her kind of fast, as she only liked to fly in nose down tail up position. Thanks for the last from the past. The Hobie was my first RC experience, kind of a trial by fire kind of thing!!!
Good looking bird, rather graceful handling with maybe a bump along the way looked smooth to me! These vids from the dunes are a great change for all the pretty sites you fly from! Thanks for share!
Wow! Thank you, sir!! Other people like horses, or cars, or quilts, or coins, or stamps. I happened to be bitten by the airplane bug. Hard-bit, in fact. Thank you, this was absolutely lovely. I "grew up" (a horrible overstatement) with Olympic IIs, Super Questors, and Windfrees. You've made my evening! Best regards from Colorado, USA!
They flew great with 100" wings, especially with a dorsal fin added, like your one. The 10 footers however had dutch roll problems, so most preferred the small one in spite of the lower performance.
I love the look of the curved up wings. There‘s a new version of the Hobbie Hawk called Superhawk made by Tony Johnson, Synergy Composites. It has a little more wing spawn, what makes it look even more impressive.
My family knew about the HobieCat sail boats since we were avid small boat sailors. I was watching a news program about these new radical sailboats, then, oh by the way, he also designed an RC sailplane! I was more excited about the airplane model. 🛩😀👍
Those were the days flying down at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, CA. I ran into Hobie Alter a couple of times flying down there, his surf shop was just down PCH. I always wanted a Hobie Hawk, now the price for an unused (if you can find one) is through the roof. Every once in a while one will pop up on Ebay, needing some TLC but the prices are still pretty high.
A classic John! Ahead of its time in many ways in construction but could have done with better performance. I had one as a teenager and it brings back lots of great memories of the dreaded hi- start bungee launch. Thanks for this excellent video, and for another great year of your fabulous channel. Have a great Christmas. 🎄🎄
What a gorgeous glider John and a beautiful flying video, thanks again and I wish you and Mrs W a wonderful Christmas and a happy New year, all the best from Alan in Sheffield 👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🎅🎅🎅❤ and your family of course.
Hi John, I owned a 98" one in the early 80's. Had transparent red wings and stab with a white fuselage and vertical tail. Was great thermal soarer, but took much effort when using a high start. Wish I had a slope soaring site back then. I donated it our club for an auction for field improvements. As usual, Katherine was great with the camera. You both stay safe.
Thank you. This one had transparent red covering when I got it. But the wing had some damage to the trailing edge so I had to take the old covering off.
I taught myself with a Hobie Hawk. About 7/8 miles inland in southern California. Crashed first flight. I didn't realize that the CG info was based on the tail being about nine inches high. I assumed the CG was arrived at with the fuselage level. So I had a very tail heavy airplane that was uncontrollable. Repaired it, re read the directions, and had many wonderful afternoons.
Beautiful glider and great piloting as always. Do you ever get to thermal soar or just ridge soar? Would be great to see some thermal flying from you, I know it’s hard to get good video as the gliders are usually much higher when thermalling.
Great video of the Hobie Hawk !! I have an old Hobie Hawk, which need repair, which I flew as a kid back in the 70's. The only part that I no longer have is the plastic tail cone assembly. Any idea where I can locate that part OR is there any chance you could provide the specs for the plastic tail cone? Thanks in advance and keep going with the GREAT videos !!
What is that song? It's driving me mad trying to remember. The reference in the heading just points to a Russian YT channel with the same track and nothing in English. I know it's a classic from some time around 1965-1985, but I just can't remember. Nice video, BTW, as ever - lovely shot of the low sweep over the dunes behind.
It all depends on the conditions. In light winds I really enjoy the simplicity and lightweight of just two channels. But when the wind picks up I always fly something with ailerons because you need the extra control.
These being long out of production, and not really DIY recreatable off a plan due to the foam wing, are very sought after in the US now, and tend to fetch a lot of money
I recently designed a progressive dihedral glider, the Samurai, which was mounted and flown spectacularly by John. Very cool to see that so many years ago they already worked on an idea like this. My model is in balsa wood and retractable film and with shorter wings.
This one is just rudder and elevator. I do enjoy flying without ailerons when the wind is light, as it keeps things simple. But when the wind picks up I will always fly something with ailerons as you need the extra control over the glider.
Hey John!!! Thank You! This has been a dream build of mine since I first saw the small ads in M.A.N. in the early eighties and NOW I finally get to see one and in flight. At the time I was SLOWLY building my "trainer" and first plane, a Bridi Trainer .40 (AKA the high winged Ugly Stik...😂). Contemplating a Hawk purchase one day I realized that the high price for the "kit" was THE PRICE FOR THE PLANS ONLY!! 😂 Nuh Uh! Not cutiing my own ribs and formers, much less warping LE and TE tri-stock for that "eliptohedral" profile. It was and still is waaay beyond my modeling pay grade. What a stunning glider she is...flies and looks INCREDIBLE. Great job on the masterful restore!!!! Give that dog a pat for me and enjoy the rare piece of RC aviation history.
@Phil M Interesting . Thank You very much.
Making smiles come from Mr Alter's grave .......... Hobie would be proud ...........
Wonderful video! Im 95% finished with a Carl Goldberg Sophisticated Lady. I only need to cover the fuselage and final assembly. I will use a cox .049 and SIG power pod until I can find a Goldberg power pod, but I really want a Hobie Hawk. ❤
I have an original Hobie in the basement in near mint condition. It tended to land fast as it tended to bounce and stall due to the wing incidence. It a fast flier, great thermals, I only flew mine off a high start, very beautiful wing symmetry. Fuse was nearly indestructible ABS back in the day, heavy but very sturdy and stiff. She would fly well in windy conditions, and you have to fly her kind of fast, as she only liked to fly in nose down tail up position. Thanks for the last from the past. The Hobie was my first RC experience, kind of a trial by fire kind of thing!!!
In the chaos that life is these days this is a wonderfully relaxing watch - if only it was 2 hours long :)
A great looking soarer. I remember seeing one in the 80's very jealous
Hadn’t seen a Hobie in a long time! The curved dihedral gives it away. Beautiful!
Beautiful glider,excellent flight in windy conditions.Congrats!
Good looking bird, rather graceful handling with maybe a bump along the way looked smooth to me! These vids from the dunes are a great change for all the pretty sites you fly from! Thanks for share!
I remember this glider from the 80s when I got in to flying sailplanes. Majestic!
Wow! Thank you, sir!! Other people like horses, or cars, or quilts, or coins, or stamps. I happened to be bitten by the airplane bug. Hard-bit, in fact. Thank you, this was absolutely lovely. I "grew up" (a horrible overstatement) with Olympic IIs, Super Questors, and Windfrees. You've made my evening! Best regards from Colorado, USA!
They flew great with 100" wings, especially with a dorsal fin added, like your one. The 10 footers however had dutch roll problems, so most preferred the small one in spite of the lower performance.
I love the look of the curved up wings. There‘s a new version of the Hobbie Hawk called Superhawk made by Tony Johnson, Synergy Composites. It has a little more wing spawn, what makes it look even more impressive.
Beautiful model John !
Thank you.
Forte abraço e paz..
My family knew about the HobieCat sail boats since we were avid small boat sailors. I was watching a news program about these new radical sailboats, then, oh by the way, he also designed an RC sailplane! I was more excited about the airplane model. 🛩😀👍
An Angel in green and white.
Those were the days flying down at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, CA. I ran into Hobie Alter a couple of times flying down there, his surf shop was just down PCH. I always wanted a Hobie Hawk, now the price for an unused (if you can find one) is through the roof. Every once in a while one will pop up on Ebay, needing some TLC but the prices are still pretty high.
Love the color scheme. Flys fast and skatey.
That's what gliding's all about! Beautiful.
Very nice John, Hobie's are a wonderful flying sailplane. Nice color coordination with the jacket. Cheers. Happy Holidays to you.
Maravilhoso! Planador de diedro progressivo, muito bem balanceado e equilibrado. Excelente voador.
A classic John! Ahead of its time in many ways in construction but could have done with better performance. I had one as a teenager and it brings back lots of great memories of the dreaded hi- start bungee launch. Thanks for this excellent video, and for another great year of your fabulous channel. Have a great Christmas. 🎄🎄
Thank you. And a wonderful Christmas to you!
That is quite a cloud bank coming up to the left, should make some interesting weather conditions 😊😊 Merry Christmas 🎅🏼🎁🎄⛄
Great video. I have the Phoenix evolution 2.6 m. Beautiful 👍👍
Nice flight John. Looks like the long-winged Samurai...kk. Happy holidays and peace for you and your family.
The Samurai is a lot nicer to fly and much lighter.
That’s quite a swift flyer! Cheers!!
What a gorgeous glider John and a beautiful flying video, thanks again and I wish you and Mrs W a wonderful Christmas and a happy New year, all the best from Alan in Sheffield 👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🎅🎅🎅❤ and your family of course.
Thanks Alan, have a great Christmas.
Your flying skills belie the unstable conditions. No match. Superb filming by your "crew". Happy Holidays to you two.
Thank you! And a Happy Christmas to you.
Cracking video and sound track John, just lovely, have a great Christmas and New Year, Cheers, Cliff 👍
Hi John,
I owned a 98" one in the early 80's. Had transparent red wings and stab with a white fuselage and vertical tail. Was great thermal soarer, but took much effort when using a high start. Wish I had a slope soaring site back then. I donated it our club for an auction for field improvements. As usual, Katherine was great with the camera. You both stay safe.
Thank you. This one had transparent red covering when I got it. But the wing had some damage to the trailing edge so I had to take the old covering off.
NICE....LOOKS ALOT LIKE A RAIDIAN....SWEET FLIER
It is the other way, this one is from the early -70s.
@@leifvejby8023 THANX
You came for the plane. I came for the music
I taught myself with a Hobie Hawk. About 7/8 miles inland in southern California. Crashed first flight. I didn't realize that the CG info was based on the tail being about nine inches high. I assumed the CG was arrived at with the fuselage level. So I had a very tail heavy airplane that was uncontrollable. Repaired it, re read the directions, and had many wonderful afternoons.
Yes, it’s a very unusual way of finding the balance point. I did it as per the instructions but think mine is maybe a bit nose heavy.
Nice touch and go ;-)
Thank you sir 🤗.
The Hawk fly's again 👍
I have heard that recovering those can be a real bear.
Very nice !
Beautiful glider and great piloting as always. Do you ever get to thermal soar or just ridge soar? Would be great to see some thermal flying from you, I know it’s hard to get good video as the gliders are usually much higher when thermalling.
I see where one sold online for $650 USD. Please be careful with it, John.
It is irreplaceable.
Great video of the Hobie Hawk !! I have an old Hobie Hawk, which need repair, which I flew as a kid back in the 70's. The only part that I no longer have is the plastic tail cone assembly. Any idea where I can locate that part OR is there any chance you could provide the specs for the plastic tail cone? Thanks in advance and keep going with the GREAT videos !!
Hi there Kent, I’m not really sure about spare parts. If I can give you any further info my email is johnwoodfield@btinternet.com
What is that song? It's driving me mad trying to remember. The reference in the heading just points to a Russian YT channel with the same track and nothing in English. I know it's a classic from some time around 1965-1985, but I just can't remember. Nice video, BTW, as ever - lovely shot of the low sweep over the dunes behind.
Very graceful. Do you prefer 3 channel models over aileron control?
It all depends on the conditions. In light winds I really enjoy the simplicity and lightweight of just two channels. But when the wind picks up I always fly something with ailerons because you need the extra control.
These being long out of production, and not really DIY recreatable off a plan due to the foam wing, are very sought after in the US now, and tend to fetch a lot of money
I recently designed a progressive dihedral glider, the Samurai, which was mounted and flown spectacularly by John. Very cool to see that so many years ago they already worked on an idea like this. My model is in balsa wood and retractable film and with shorter wings.
As I’m learning to fly a Solius…are you controlling this, and many of your gliders, without aileron? I can’t see any. Can you say more, please?
This one is just rudder and elevator. I do enjoy flying without ailerons when the wind is light, as it keeps things simple. But when the wind picks up I will always fly something with ailerons as you need the extra control over the glider.
@@SlopeRCGliders Ah, so. Many thanks, from the North Pennines area.
It looks twitchy , but could be the weather , still a nice video though.
A bit turbulent!
Yup, it always seems turbulent flying from that spot.
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