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Both the ASW-27 and ASW-28 are the most modern and current versions of competition ships
designed by Schleicher, Flugzeugbau in Germany. The ASW-28 was just
released in the production version this year. Both sailplanes are semi-scale reproductions
of their full scale counterparts. In full size, the ASW-28 is a
standard class ship which means 15 meters with ailerons and spoilers. The ASW-27 is a 15
meter racing class sailplanes, which means 15 meter wingspan, but also using for flaps and
camber changing. Both these 2 meter reproductions share the same fuselage and have
ailerons, elevator, and rudder controlled by 4 servos (one in each wing). The ASW-28 has larger
winglet and triple taper wings, faithful to the overall design of the full scale glider.
This has been an improvement upon its predessesor, the ASW-24 . The wing area has been
increased for better sinkrate.
Generally at the 2 meter size, a scale sailplane is best used on the slope. The high
aspect ratio wings and smooth design make for a fast sailplane with very good speed range
and penetration. The ailerons are adequate for good roll control and, with addition of
rudder input, both the ASW-28 and the ASW-27 will thermal well on a good day.
What is most impressive besides the performance is the construction. These are fully
built, hollow molded sailplanes. The wings are finished with the winglets molded into the
wing and the ailerons cut and hinged using the living hing method. The tail surfaces are
finished and ready to go. The clear acrylic canopy is fitted to the fiberglass tray and
fitted to the fuselage. The wing joiner system is also installed and ready to go. The
picture you see above is the sailplane simply taken out of the box and assembled. To take
this picture the assembly time was less than 10 minutes. One simply needs to install the
controls and radio system.
We recommend a 600
AE mah battery, 2 Hitec HS-85BB's for the fuselage and 2 HS-85MG's for
the wings. A small 4 channel receiver is preferred, but not an absolute requirement, as
you may use a standard size receiver. We would suggest using the FMA Magnum 6, Hitec 555, FMA
Fortress or Hitec
Slimline receivers.
Sal Says:
This is one heck of a deal. Beautifully constructed. Workmanship is outstanding. These fly much better than the 60 scale planes, and the price is practically the same!
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