Building a Glider

[Penguin]

Hey guys, I've built the glider with my uncle, but it requires servo motors (only 2 channels needed) and controls.  I can't find some cheap, simple 2 channel controllers anywhere, does anyone have any ideas? 

The model name: Svenson 1400
The budget: $80.00
My building skills: Minimal

Thanks,
-Penguin

[Chalenge]

I think you are going to have a tough time finding 2 channel systems anymore. They used to sit on the shelf because people preferred to buy up and then grow into complexity which is what I recommend. Most 2-ch systems now are in cheap prebuilt kits.

Sailplanes/Gliders can really get you hooked. My latest sailplane is more complex than my last jet!

Elevator
Aileron
Rudder
Flaps
Spoilers
Landing gear
engine-popup-stow
Throttle
Ballast release
Pneumatic turbulators
Camera

Just food for thought.

[Penguin]

Thanks for the help, but...

This is my first glider...  I have no clue as to what I would do to mount any of those things.

Like I said, my mom won't let me crash $130.00 worth of plane, as I've already been screwed by high-alt winds and lost an $80.00 prebuild.

Although that has gotten me thinking about gliders quite a bit!

-Penguin

[Chalenge]

My point wasnt to get you add 'those things' but to think ahead about the radio you will need one day. You certainly dont need a 12 or 14 channel system now but it wouldnt hurt to buy a 5 or 6 channel rig and move up to that number of controls as your aircraft increase in complexity. However you should know that crashing is part of the game. Anything you put into the air is at risk of making its last flight.

[mtnman]

I agree with the advice given when it comes to radios.  A two-channel radio isn't worth buying.  Save up for a 4-channel at least.  It won't cost much more, and you'll end up buying it in addition to the 2-channel anyway, at which point you'll never look back at the 2-channel.

Keep in mind, the radio is pretty safe assuming you manage to at least recover the glider.  The radio seldom suffers any damage, even if the plane is destroyed.  And if you do lose the glider, and all the gear on board, you can replace the on-board radio gear for a pretty reasonable price as well.

A 4-channel radio is a good investment.  A 2-channel is a costly waste.

Just my 2 cents...