Spinnin’ Birdy With Ailerons 1m

Many pilots who took our two axis DLG Spinnin’ Birdy with them when travelling the world wished for a DLG that glided as well, but was even better against a stronger wind. Spot landings were also high on the wish list. 🙂

OK, so we proudly present you our new “Birdy-Baby”, a Spinnin’ Birdy with ailerons. But this is not even the most striking difference to his two axis brother: For the first time, there is a Birdy with a completely sheeted wings. For two reasons: first, it looks impertinently good, and secondly, this construction cannot be beaten for torsional stiffness.

Honestly, without our laser system sheeting would be a pain, but thanks to the precise laser parts – and thin CA with a cannula the planking is a children’s game. You’ll see!

Since the achievable DLG throwing heights do not really have much to do with the ailerons, every Spinnin ‘Birdy has launches about the same. However, as the aileron Birdy is somewhat heavier it is better off against the wind and can search further for a thermal.

Also if you add camber (droop the ailerons 2 mm) the flying speed and sink rate is reduced, allowing faster climbs in a thermal and a longer hang time.

When landing deflect the full span ailerons fully down and you will be amazed how well the model slows down.

You aren’t interested in discus launching? What are you looking for is a great model for a small slope? Then the Aileron Birdy is definitely a hit! Thanks to its take-off weight of about 200 g, the Birdy flies even in mild conditions early in the morning or in the evening. If your buddies have long since given up you can carry on flying because the single cell LiPo will fly it for hours, with approx 60 mAh consumed every hour (average current 60 mA).

Kit Contents:
CNC-Milled and laser components
Multi-colored full size plan
German-language building instructions
All small parts….

Spinnin Birdy Aileron Specifications
Wing span	1.00 m	39 in
Wing area	14.4 dm2	223 sq in
Length	85 cm	33.5 in
Flying weight from	200 g	7.1 oz
Wing loading	13.9 g/dm	4.6 oz/sq ft
Aspect ratio	6.9
Wing airfoil	Proprietary
Dihedral angle	5.0º
Centre of Gravity	TBA mm from wing leading edge
Controls	Rudder, elevator, ailerons

Spinnin Birdy Aileron Typical Weights
Total structure	160.0 g	5.6 oz
Receiver	4.5 g	0.2 oz
Rudder servo	4.5 g	0.2 oz
Elevator servo	4.5 g	0.2 oz
Aileron servos (2)	9.0 g	0.3 oz
Battery	12.0 g	0.4 oz
Noseweight	5.5 g	0.2 oz
Flying weight	200.0 g	7.1 oz

Recommended R/C-nano gear only
Elevator & rudder servos	Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, Hitec HS-40, KST X06
Aileron servos (2)	Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, Hitec HS-40, KST X06
Receiver	Spektrum AR6260*, AR6100e, AR400, Futaba R6004FF*, Orange DSM2 compatible, Jeti Duplex R4 & R5, Multiplex Mlink RX-6-DR Light*, FrSky D4R II
Battery	HyperLipo 2S 175 mAh, HyperLipo 2S 300 mAh, 150 mAh 4.8V, Radient 1S 600 mAh, Radient 1S 700 mAh, 1S 300 – 700mAh LiPo