Model:
Stobel V3
Manufacturer:
LE Composites
Structure:
- Hollow-core moulded
- 1-piece fuselage
- 1-piece wing
- Internal RDS flaperon linkage
Materials:
- Wing: Rohacell sandwich material, high-modulus carbon D-Box, fiberglass
- Fuselage: Full carbon
- Tail group: Rohacell core, fiberglass
Flight Characteristics:
- High launch
- High speed
- High L/D and penetration
- Hands-on
Introduction:
Stobel V3 is a high-launching, fast-flying DLG, requiring less ballast in windy and turbulent conditions than other planes. Because of the increased launch height and high L/D, in a contest environment the Stobel V3 can cover more ground increasing the chance of finding a thermal, and chase thermals further downwind while still being able to come back to the landing area.
Since the Stobel V3 is a very high-performing DLG, it does take a bit more time and experience for it to reach its potential, and requires slightly more hands-on control while in flight.
With the pre-installed RDS flaperon linkage system, there are no pieces and parts exposed to the air stream, reducing drag to a minimum. The extremely slippery airframe penetrates the air like no other… just point the nose down a little and watch it pick up speed.
Assembly of the Stobel V3 is a piece of cake, with its 1-piece wings and fuse, installed RDS, aligned stab, and vertical with moulded guide and boom reinforcement, the glider should only take 1-2 evenings to complete.
Undoubtedly, this is the plane on which all others are measured against in recent years, with a huge amount of high contest finishes across the world, including helping Joe Wurts become the 2011 F3K World Champion, and many others in achieving world top 12.