Freya E
F5K RC glider 150 cm / 59 in
Freya E is a 1.5 m (59 in) F5K balsa-and-plywood RC glider kit with a carbon spar, HN1033 airfoil and ~ 350 g flying weight. Built around a light electric power setup.
SHORT KIT: selected laser-cut and special parts are included; carbon parts, hardware, electronics, covering and adhesives must be purchased separately.
Moving my workshop: this kit will be fulfilled from November 15, 2026.
Description
About this kit
Freya E is a 1.5 m balsa-and-plywood RC glider for light electric F5K flying. The wing uses a carbon spar and the HN1033 airfoil, giving a simple wooden airframe with a low flying weight.
It is aimed at pilots who enjoy classic balsa construction and want a compact thermal glider that is easy to transport and pleasant to fly.
SHORT KIT version includes
- Laser-cut balsa wood elements
- Laser-cut plywood elements
- Carbon wing joiner
- 3D-printed elements
- Model building plan / instruction
- Stickers
| Flight weight | ~ 350 g |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 1500 mm / ~ 59 in |
| Length | 900 mm / ~ 35 in |
| Wing profile | HN1033 |
| Wing area | 24 dm² |
| Wing loading | 14.5 g / dm² |
| Part | Qty | Buy on: |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon tube 10 / 9 × 1000 mm | 1 pc | — |
| Carbon tube 8 / 7 × 1000 mm | 1 pc | — |
| Carbon tube 6 / 5 × 1000 mm | 1 pc | — |
| Carbon rod 3 × 1000 mm | 2 pcs | — |
| Carbon flat strip 1 × 5 mm | 2 pcs | — |
| Bowden with pushrod, 1000 mm | 2 pcs | — |
| Servo 5–9 g | 2 pcs | — |
| Li-Po battery 2S | 1 pc | — |
| Brushless motor ≤ 28 mm (e.g. Redox BLF420/1000) | 1 pc | — |
| ESC 10–15 A | 1 pc | — |
| Spinner 36 mm | 1 pc | — |
| Folding propeller (e.g. 7 × 6) | as needed | — |
| Micro receiver (3 ch) | 1 pc | — |
| Covering film (Oracover Light / Monokote) | as needed | — |
| Wood glue | as needed | — |
| CA glue (thin + thick) | as needed | — |
These build parts aren't sold in my store — links go to external marketplaces (affiliate).
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