Building instructions, drawings, questions & answers:
- Click here for the Building Instructions in German
- Click here for the Building Instructions in English
- Click here for the Centre of Gravity Drawing
- Click here for Drawing of Wings / Empennage Drawings
- Click here for Part Location Lookup Table
- Click here for Part Location Lookup Table
- Click here for our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Click here for our FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
- Click here for more photos and videos of the model
- Test report in the trade magazine AUFWIND issue 01-2024
- Forum entries in RC-Network (DE)
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Model characteristics:
- Wingspan: 2770 mm / 109’
- Wing size: 51.24 dm² / 5.51 ft²
- Flying weight: 1400 grams / 49.38 oz.
- Fuselage length: 1241 mm / 48.85’
- Airfoil type: GOE613
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Recommended accessories (not included in the scope of delivery):
- Transmitter with min. 5 channels, suitable are e.g. Futaba T6K, Spektrum DXS, Flysky FS046 i6X (all not available from us)
- Receiver with at least 5 channels (approx. 8 grams), such as our FrSKY TFR6 (suitable for Futaba)
- Servos (approx. 10 grams; for elevator, rudder and ailerons) (not available from us)
- Motor from approx. 1000 grams thrust with suitable propeller (not available from us)
- 3s LiPo Battery (not available from us)
- Alternative installation of a tow release and/or spoilers is possible at your own discretion (not included in the building instructions) (all not available from us)
- Superglue (CA), Wood glue, Epoxy glue, Modelling knife, Modelling needles (thin), Cutting board, Light covering film (e.g. ORALIGHT) (all not available from us)
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DFS Weihe 50 model aircraft kit, 1 / 6.5 scale, 2770 mm wingspan, Lasercut wooden kit, GOE613 profile, 1241 mm fuselage length, 1300 g RTF, RC glider model kit, glider to build yourself
This aircraft is a wonderful glider for beautiful hours of flying in the summer twilight (GOE613 profile).
The end result is a decelerating model aeroplane with a guaranteed fun factor. The DFS Weihe 50 has a filigree design and is suitable for slope flying and motorised towing to a limited extent.
DFS Weihe 50 model aircraft, 2770 mm wingspan, 1:6.5 scale, GOE613, Tony Ray
The DFS Weihe 50 was developed in the 1930s by Hans Jacobs at the German Research Institute for Gliding (DFS) as a high-performance glider.
It was characterized by its slender fuselage shape, an advanced wing structure and the associated excellent gliding performance.
Even before the Second World War, she attracted attention at national and international competitions and set several records.
With the beginning of the war, production largely came to a standstill, but was able to resume on a smaller scale after 1945.
Some surviving examples can be admired today in museums and at historical flying days and testify to their technical influence on gliding.
