Thought I had already posted this...
Finally got my big Forza out for some air time. As typical for Hammond's designs she flew with no trim adjustments. Instantly I was hit with how nice she flies and was enjoying the performance and balance. Sorry no video.
I have always liked the Forza, think they are Hammond's most enjoyable design. It offers a great mix of speed, handling, energy retention, acro and easy landing all wrapped into one attractive package. I had a nice 2 meter version some years ago and let someone talk me out of it, I figured I'd just build up another, but then they became scarce. Jump ahead a few years and I finally have one, but even better, this is the new 2.5 meter version! The 2.5 flies much like the 2 but with even better speed and energy retention.
I have been flying Hammonds prototype Corsa 2.75m for a few years, and these planes are similar, but really enjoy the Forza, it is a little more relaxed where the Corsa is more of a speed freak with a tiny little fuselage.
She is outfitted with KST servos all around, and both tail servos (X08) are in the vertical. She has a slip off nose cone and a ballast tube for the bigger wind days.
I'll add that I really like this paint scheme easy to see and looks great.
If you should see me flying her at an event, ask and maybe I'll let you grab the sticks, she is a wonderful plane everyone should experience. I dare say she is my favorite glider!
alofthobbies.com
Note: This glider was originally had a 2 meter wing and was known as the Stormbird. It was then updated and the span increased to 2.5 meters and given a new name, Forza. You may see mention of the old name here and there in this thread.
Finally got my big Forza out for some air time. As typical for Hammond's designs she flew with no trim adjustments. Instantly I was hit with how nice she flies and was enjoying the performance and balance. Sorry no video.
I have always liked the Forza, think they are Hammond's most enjoyable design. It offers a great mix of speed, handling, energy retention, acro and easy landing all wrapped into one attractive package. I had a nice 2 meter version some years ago and let someone talk me out of it, I figured I'd just build up another, but then they became scarce. Jump ahead a few years and I finally have one, but even better, this is the new 2.5 meter version! The 2.5 flies much like the 2 but with even better speed and energy retention.
I have been flying Hammonds prototype Corsa 2.75m for a few years, and these planes are similar, but really enjoy the Forza, it is a little more relaxed where the Corsa is more of a speed freak with a tiny little fuselage.
She is outfitted with KST servos all around, and both tail servos (X08) are in the vertical. She has a slip off nose cone and a ballast tube for the bigger wind days.
I'll add that I really like this paint scheme easy to see and looks great.
If you should see me flying her at an event, ask and maybe I'll let you grab the sticks, she is a wonderful plane everyone should experience. I dare say she is my favorite glider!
Forza 2.5 by Aeroic
The Aeroic Forza 100 is a 2.5 meter glider with it's higher aspect ratio wing, re-profiled airfoils and sine wave spar designed by Dr James Hammond. Wayne, the Owner of Aloft Hobbies, lists the Forza as one of his favorite slope ships. "The Forza as a perfect balance of size, range of...
alofthobbies.com
Note: This glider was originally had a 2 meter wing and was known as the Stormbird. It was then updated and the span increased to 2.5 meters and given a new name, Forza. You may see mention of the old name here and there in this thread.
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Carries really good energy, like a larger F3F ship. I have yet to add any ballast. Landings are simple and easy with the big flaps and ailerons. Have not flown with any ballast yet, but she honestly flies around like she has a load of ballast, just keeps going. The guys were talking about her speed and energy level while I was flying, so it isn't just me that thinks this. And it sure ins't my flying skills. 
