SebArt RC RobinS 50E ARF and L-13 Blanik 3.3m Glider

Written by Andrew Griffith Two solidly performing models that come together for aerotowing Abridged product review and video Featured in the September 2015 issue of Model Aviation.

RobinS 50 E Specifications

Model type: Electric sport scale ARF Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 69 inches Wing area: 841 square inches Length: 56.6 inches Airfoil: Semisymmetrical Radio: Six channel minimum (seven with glider tow release) Power system: 1,000-plus-watt brushless motor; 70-amp ESC; 6S LiPo battery Construction: Laser-cut balsa and light plywood Covering/finish: Oracover film covered available in two trim schemes; painted cowl and wheel pants Street price: $429.99 Wing loading: 25.2 ounces per square foot Weight: 9 pounds; 4 ounces (with 6S flight battery)

RobinS 50 E Pluses

• Great scale looks with two attractive trim schemes. • Includes radio switched lighting kit and a glider tow release. • Enjoyable sport model that will do an impressive array of aerobatics. • Transports on the main landing gear.

L-13 Blanik Glider Specifications

Model type: Scale aerobatic glider Skill level: Intermediate Wingspan: 130.7 inches Wing area: 1,248 square inches Length: 66.9 inches Airfoil: Semisymmetrical Radio: Six-channel minimum, seven for aerotowing Construction: Laser-cut balsa and light plywood with fiberglass fuselage Covering/finish: Oracover covering on the wings and tail surfaces with a painted fiberglass fuselage Street price: $599.99 Wing loading: 8.9 ounces per square foot Weight: 11 pounds, 13 ounces

L-13 Blanik Glider Pluses

• Distinctive-looking Red Bull color scheme. • High-quality fiberglass fuselage. • Fun to fly and nicely aerobatic. • Includes flaps for landing in smaller fields.

L-13 Blanik Glider Minuses

• The manual is mostly just photographs and lacks any control throw information.