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product_id: 9093592
title: "Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC Sailplane"
brand: "hobbico"
price: "₪59"
currency: ILS
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reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/9093592-great-planes-dynaflite-bird-of-time-almost-ready-to-fly
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# Quick build time Classic design Optimized airfoil Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC Sailplane

**Brand:** hobbico
**Price:** ₪59
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🕊️ Elevate your flying game with the Bird of Time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC Sailplane by hobbico
- **How much does it cost?** ₪59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/9093592-great-planes-dynaflite-bird-of-time-almost-ready-to-fly)

## Best For

- hobbico enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hobbico brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Soar in Style:** Experience the elegance of a classic sailplane.
- • **Quick Assembly:** Get ready to fly in just 2-3 hours!
- • **All-Inclusive Package:** Comes with everything you need to take to the skies.
- • **Performance Maximized:** Designed for both thermal and duration soaring.
- • **Lightweight & Portable:** Weighing only 1.7 kg, it's easy to transport.

## Overview

The Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time is an Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC sailplane crafted from high-quality wood. Weighing just 1.7 kilograms and measuring 49.5 x 13 x 6.13 inches, this classic soarer is designed for quick assembly, allowing you to hit the skies in as little as 2-3 hours. With its optimized airfoil, it excels in both thermal and duration soaring, making it a must-have for any RC enthusiast.

## Description

Product Description               Enjoy the quiet beauty of flying a sailplane and some of the simplest assembly you've ever done. Originally designed by Dave Thornburg, the Bird of Time ranks as one of the most popular Dynaflite kits ever - and this ARF delivers the same soaring performance with prebuilt ease.The fuselage has ample room for all of your onboard gear, including a standard servo for rudder control. There's also room to add a ballast box for maximum wind penetration. Minimal control throw is necessary with the Bird of Time ARF's efficient, full-flying stabilizer. It's all-wood, fully sheeted and already covered in MonoKote film - just slide the halves together on the joiner wires.The vertical fin is built into the fuselage, eliminating alignment and attachment work. The mini or Micro Servo required for operating the full-flying stabilizer is mounted in the fin for easy setup and precise, positive control. With its broad wingspan and beautiful MonoKote finish, the Bird of Time ARF is easy to see at high altitudes - a must when you're aiming for maximum lift and flight times.You can assemble your Bird of Time ARF in as little as 2-3 hours. Its durable, hand laid-up fiberglass fuselage arrives already painted, and the built-up wing and tail surfaces have been covered in Top Flite MonoKote film. Hardware and a molded, tinted canopy are also supplied.Features:Excels at thermal and duration soaringReady to soar in as little as 2-3 hoursAirfoil maximizes performance at all times, whether you're riding slow-rising thermals or chasing a fast-moving updraftBuilt-up wood wing sections are expertly covered in Top Flite MonoKote filmHand laid-up fiberglass fuselage increases durability and distributes weight evenlyTow hook position adjusts to maximize launch angles and altitudeSpecifications:Wingspan: 118 in (3000 mm)Wing Area: 1050 in² (67.7 dm²)Weight: 3.75 lb (1700 g)Wing Loading: 8.2 oz/ft² (25 g/dm²)Length: 50 in (1270 mm)Requires: radio with a minimum of 2 channels, 1 standard and 1 mini servo & high start                  From the Manufacturer               This is a Radio Controlled, fiberglass and wood, Dynaflite Bird of Time ARF, Unlimited 3-Meter Sailplane For Beginner to Intermediate Modeler/Fliers.

## Features

- Classic soarer as a quick-building ARF
- Excels at thermal and duration soaring
- Ready to soar in as little as 2-3 hours
- Airfoil maximizes performance at all times, whether you're riding slow-rising thermals or chasing a fast-moving updraft
- Includes prebuilt sailplane, installed pushrod guides, pushrods, complete hardware package, dark tinted canopy, decal sheet, and illustrated manual

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Material Type | Wood |
| Theme | Plane |
| Item Weight | 1.7 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions | 49.5 x 13 x 6.13 inches |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Additional Features | Portable |

## Images

![Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC Sailplane - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IaDPbm3JL.jpg)
![Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC Sailplane - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cQFRCrk4L.jpg)
![Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC Sailplane - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zkgF1U1WL.jpg)
![Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC Sailplane - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617YBdo9n5L.jpg)
![Great Planes Dynaflite Bird of Time Almost-Ready-to-Fly (ARF) RC Sailplane - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TqFm2JdFL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How much assembly does this require ?**
A: not much but it dose need a few servos installed and the tail servo is a bit tricky for the elevator gone need a receiver and a battery and elevator  servo if you never did something  like this make sure you google bird of time assembly and look over photos and comments , then you should be OK the micro servo for the elevator needs to be a good one so don't cheep out as you don't wont do it twice good luck flies great but requires a bit of room to land with out crashes so make sure your first time you have a lot of room and land up wind only directly in to the wind just till you get a feel for it to many people crash them the first time your center of gravity is also very important on this glider make sure you get it right youtube CG sailplane have fun out there

**Q: How much assembly does this require ?**
A: Fairly easy to assemble -- 2 servos to mount (rudder and elevator) wing sections go together nicely and mounting of the wing on the body will take a little time.  Nice plane but  I was very disappointed that the monokote was very wrinkled.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this thing could lift a 1 year old
*by M***Z on December 12, 2014*

this thing could lift a 1year old lol jokes but it's glide is amazing have to keep a lot of down elevator to make it land , it just wants to fly ,i would not suggest this as your firs model as it is a bit heavy and requires a lot of room and a bit of skill to have it up and down in one picewould say this is a second model after your first foamy , good idea to lengthen the nose and install a electric motor and folding prop , i did this to mine and its a bit more versatile and lighter as there is a lot of lead in the nose to make CG right .thank you

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic fun!
*by S***O on September 17, 2015*

Very nice monocote job on wing sections. It took me about 5 hours of building time, but I'm a perfectionist. Fill the center section of the fuselage with spray foam. The fuse is weak otherwise. Also I really recommend placing brass bearing sleeves, 1/4" I. D. in the leading edge of the wing to hold the dowels. Also wrap the wing center with fiberglass. Wrap fuselage near dowel insertion points with glass. I installed 1/4" I. D. bronze bearing sleeves in the wing and fuselage to reinforce the connection. Use nylon screws to hold on wing, they shear easily. What a fun huge flier! Buy insurance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very well done ARF...
*by B***D on November 15, 2015*

I am usually not a fan of ARF rc planes but this one has changed my expectations. The workmanship is commendable and the instruction booklet was understandable. Maiden flight was almost spot on for trim. I love to build but sometimes you just want to go fly....

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*