Astrid RES LITE
F3L / F3-RES RC glider 200 cm / 78 in
Astrid RES LITE is a 2 m (78 in) F3L / F3-RES balsa-and-plywood RC glider kit with a carbon spar, AG35–38 airfoil and around 400–450 g flying weight. Designed as a pure RES floater, without a motor. This is the LITE version with a straight 10 mm unidirectional-carbon tail tube.
SHORT KIT: selected wooden and special parts are included; carbon tubes, electronics, covering and adhesives must be purchased separately.
Description
About this kit
Astrid RES LITE is a lightweight balsa-and-plywood RC glider designed for calm, predictable thermal flying. The structural wing uses a carbon spar and the AG35–38 airfoil; the typical ready-to-fly weight is around 400–450 g when built with lightweight covering.
This F3L / F3-RES version is a pure RES glider without motor installation, intended for thermal flying, bungee launch and relaxed soaring.
LITE vs STANDARD build
The LITE uses the same wing, fuselage pod and tail surfaces as the STANDARD Astrid RES. The main difference is the rear fuselage: the tapered carbon tail boom is replaced with a straight 10 mm unidirectional-carbon tube.
This keeps the geometry and flight characteristics the same while making the kit more affordable.
SHORT KIT version includes
- Laser-cut balsa wood elements
- Laser-cut plywood elements
- Carbon moulded wing joiner
- 3D-printed elements
- Hook
- Model building plan / instruction
- Stickers
| Flight weight | ~ 400–450 g |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 1984 mm / ~ 78 in |
| Length | 1207 mm / ~ 48 in |
| Wing profile | AG35–38 |
| Wing area | 34 dm² |
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