PRODIJ : the Formula One mini glider.

Wing span 1.52 m Length 0.84 m Wing area 20 sq dm Weight 700 to 1300 g Wing loading 35 to 65 g/sq.dm




100% low sink rate,

150% acro- batic,

200% speed

The PRODIJ is the winner of all the French Cups 60 inches - pylons races since 2004 :
2001 (Marcel Guwang) - 2002 (Alexis Maréchal) - 2003 (Alexis Maréchal) - 2004 (Andreas Fricke). This model can also fly in very light lifts like a 7 knoots wind on a 35° inclinated slope with a 39g/sq.dm wing loading.
This best-seller is so appreciated that it is quite impossible to buy a second-hand : 90% of the PRODIJ's owners say : "if I should keep only one small glider,
it will be the PRODIJ".

The "NEW PRODIJ"

Here's the NEW PRODIJ. In fact, only the fuselage is different. Like the Arkanj's fuselage :

- The junction surface is now horizontal to make much easier the implementation of the electronics devices;
- The V form tailplane base plate optimize the accuracy and the reliability of the V stab gluing.
- The wing fastening inserts are already fixed.




Controls

Elevons (ailerons used as flaps too) - Elevator - Rudder <=> 4 servos needed

Components description



The wing section is designed to be used with elevons (fullspan, 30% of the wing chord) and 4 axis flying. Therefore they are very efficient and allows the PRODIJ to be very versatile (speed, acrobatic and thermal).
The wing (about 330 g) is made with high density polystyrene cores covered by one lay of carbon/glass fibre tissu & one lay (45° bias) of 100gr/sq.m glass fibre tissu (torsion rigidness).
The is wing very rigid and resists to the strongest bungee and the maximum ballast.
The ailerons are already cut.

The V-tail is done with 2 sets of 1.5mm balsa sheets reinforced with 100gr/sq.m glass fibre also used as flap hinge.


The carbon fuselage weights about 130 grammes. You are going to appreciate the latest improvements :
- The V form of the stab base plate allows an accurate gluing (NO incidence adjustements to do).
- The wing fastening inserts are alderady fixed

WARNING : to avoid interferences, the antenna must be at least 50cm longer than the fuselage. Make it longer if necessary.





The basic kit : one piece wing with ailerons already cut, wing fixing is done, fuselage, cone nose, 2 half balsa V-tail, 4 ball links, 2 plastic screws M4, servos trail

The luxury version : the wing is finished (micro-ballon sealing lips and silicone hinge) and all accessories are supplied.


Prodij decoration

The Prodij is bicoloured : a yellow or white base and another colour to choice.
The colours avalaibles are : orange, red, pink, green, light blue, dark blue, milka (light purple), dark purple.

Prodijs
yellow-dark blue
and white-orange


Extrados




Intrados



E-Prodij of Eric Arnaud (South Africa) (february 2007)







E-Prodij of Pascal GELIS







AEROMOD's advice

The PRODIJ is an amazing glider. Although the glider is very safe to pilot, you need to have some flying skills (3 channel controls pratice) and perfect control sytems.
Therefore, follow carefully the advice of the building notice, for examples :
- additional micro-ballon/epoxy mix in ailerons edge to get enough rigidness;
- Servos without play;
- metalic gear servos (HS85MGB for the ailerons, NARO PRO BB (12g) for the V-tail)
- ...
The PRODIJ is designed to 4 axis flying. But this way to pilot is not mandatory : different flap positions are sufficient to get the flap benefits. The 4 axis flying allows you to improve the use of the flaps : smooth real-time adjustements of the wing lift.
If you do not feel confident to pilot the PRODIJ (only 2 axis control practice), then buy a MINIJ. This glider is perfect to learn 3 and 4 axis flying.


Top wing of Prodij (on the left - old fuselage)
and Miraj (on the right)

Under wing of Prodij (on the left)
and Miraj (on the right)


Two adult toys... Be careful, it is not the same budget !




Pylons race in Toulouse : Pech David slope