Longshot 4 DLG 1.5m

The well regarded Longshot 4 is a good value entry level molded 1.5m DLG. The Longshot-4 is very tough and easy to fly, making it a great trainer. The Longshot 4 uses solid molded construction methods, and a modern Drela airfoil, which keeps it light and gives it excellent performance.

The Longshot 4 DLG is a substantial improvement on the earlier versions, with better aerodynamics and an improved molded glass / foam / glass wing, with lots of carbon in the right places. The Longshot’s fuselage is a carbon/Kevlar molding with a lightweight rolled carbon tailboom that is long (for good stability) and very stiff (for high launches). The R/C is accessed though a handy canopy hatch, and the wings are bolted onto the low pod, keeping the frontal area to a minimum. The tail is ready finished in blue foam with lightweight glass skin. The tailplane is conveniently removable for no fuss transportation. It is mounted on a nicely prefabricated carbon pylon that is glued to the boom. The Longshot’s very smooth low drag wing is supplied in two pieces and is easily joined using the supplied carbon reinforcements, and is painted with flashes of colour on the tips. The strong carbon spar ensures the model can be safely launched to 50m, giving dead air times of over a minute. All the linkages are provided, only glue and the RC gear needs to be supplied by the builder.

The easy build, benevolent flying characteristics, and tough construction all make the Longshot 4 an excellent introduction to discus launched gliders. See some build photos here.

LongShot 4 Specifications
Wing span	1.5 m	59 in
Wing area	22.0 dm2	341 sq in
Length	113 cm	44.5 in
Flying weight from	278 g	9.8 oz
Wing loading	12.6 g/dm2	4.1 oz/sq ft
Aspect ratio	10.1
Wing airfoil	AG series
Dihedral angle	6.0º
Centre of Gravity	78-80 mm from wing leading edge
Controls	Rudder, elevator, ailerons

LongShot 4 Typical Weights
Pod	30.0 g	1.1 oz
Boom	17.5 g	0.6 oz
Wings	136.0 g	4.8 oz
Fin	8.0 g	0.3 oz
Tailplane	8.5 g	0.3 oz
Accessories	18.0 g	0.6 oz
Total structure	218.0 g	7.7 oz
Glue etc	6.0 g	0.2 oz
Wiring	6.0 g	0.2 oz
Receiver	6.0 g	0.2 oz
Tail servos	10.0 g	0.4 oz
Wing servos	10.0 g	0.4 oz
Battery	22.0 g	0.8 oz
Flying weight	278.0 g	9.8 oz

Recommended R/C
All servos (4)	Ripmax SD100, Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, KST X06, KST X08, MKS DS6100, MKS HV6100, Blue Bird BMS-125
Receiver	4/5 channel rx to suit your transmitter, eg Spectrum AR6610T, Lemon LM0034, Futaba R6004FF, FrSky X4R, Orange DSM2 compatible, Jeti Duplex R5, Multiplex Mlink RX-6 Light & RX-5 Light
Battery	Radient 1S 500 mA, Radient 1S 600 mAh LiPo, Radient 1S 700 mAh LiPo, HyperLiPo 2S 300 mAh LiPo