Sky Surfer-Flaps
A Hobbico Sky Surfer-style electric glider with flaps — the kind of forgiving foam soaring trainer that has been the entry point into RC gliding for two decades.
About
The Sky Surfer is a popular foam electric glider format produced under various brand names — including the original Hobbico Sky Surfer and dozens of similar designs from competing manufacturers. This variant adds flaps to the high-aspect-ratio glider wing, giving the pilot the ability to control approach angle and landing speed precisely — a useful feature for both new pilots learning landing technique and experienced soaring pilots flying off-field landings.
Like every well-loved foam glider, the Sky Surfer earns its place in the hobby by being three things at once: light enough to soar in modest thermal conditions, tough enough to survive the inevitable mistimed landings of a learning pilot, and simple enough to repair on a kitchen table with hobby glue when those landings end with a wingtip in the grass. The high-aspect-ratio wing, gentle dihedral, and flat-bottomed airfoil produce the kind of self-righting stability and long glide ratio that makes thermal-hunting forgiving for new pilots.
The bigger picture is the foam-glider category itself. Whether the Hobbico Sky Surfer, Multiplex EasyGlider, ParkZone Radian, or any of dozens of similar designs from competing brands, electric park-class gliders have become the modern face of accessible RC soaring — replacing winch launches and slope-soaring requirements with a simple climb-on-motor, cut-power, and read-the-air profile that fits any open field.
In the simulator
A peaceful starting point for new pilots learning soaring technique. Slow, predictable, generous on the controls, with the addition of flaps for refined approach control. Use it to learn thermal-soaring technique: climb to altitude on motor, cut the throttle, and read the air for the thermals. A natural sibling of the EasyGlider, EasyStar (CV Planes Pack 2), and Ascent Park Glider (CV Planes Pack 1).
