[RandomEskimo]

Because once germany lost the war they were not allowed any powered flight they started using gliders. Our local gliding club has a glider that was one of these german designs. When I saw this glider (A wooden thing that whistles in the air and is quite fast) it got me thinking, also after playing Mr. Jollie's gliding missions I thought we should have some more modern style gliders. They would be good to race with in multi player; instead of fighting and guns could be fitted for fighting which would make fighting that bit more challenging with no engine.

Just something to think about. :wink:

[spitfire13]

i wouldnt make a glider to modern but maybe a few years after the war because you know how some people can be on historicle things

[XB-49]

Civilian gliders would be nice but remember, this is IL2 Sturmovik a combat flight simulator. And I believe that priority should be given to military designs like the Waco CG-4 or the Airspeed Horsa.

[spitfire13]

still not a bad idea maybe make a version with guns. it might be fun to dog fight with no engine

[jak24610]

dogfighting no engine

no engine, no altitude

all u do it like, just go down and not up unlss u pull up really hard wich will make you go into a stall

Yes maybe a G-11 with a gun, bottom gunner?

[KG64_Cnopicilin]

If someone makes gliders with guns, you can still race with them, just don't shoot :roll:

[armyguy]

a glider with guns

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[TUCKIE_JG52]

Interesting theme... even taking into account that Il2 is a combat simulator, it can be used for non fighting flights as races, aerobatics, aerobatic teams and so on.

But there's an unbeatable simulator when speaking about gliders... it's named Condor: www.condorsoaring.com

Maybe they could be interested too, they made flyable all gliders they can.

[spitfire13]

what if for the defalt loadout you have to ratos that work by throttle but then fall off when fuel runs out

[8FS_Bulau]

First, some capable modder would have to solve the problems we have with gliders in multiplayer environment, i.e., towing and release. There is some way to do it in Single Player mission, but in multiplayer it is too buggy.

I think, if they could be fixed, they could have some tactical or strategic role in multiplayer, if coupled with some other mod, like ZUTI's DSMod with moving front lines and home base capture.

Anyhow, nobody has touched the gliders for over a year now.

[Karaya]

This could be an interesting idea, as already mentioned, for multiplayer (ZUTI)!!

Being able to tow gliders with a He111Z, Bf110G or similar. They could be used for sector captures and such and would make for an interesting and rewarding flight!

[8FS_Bulau]

I already asked ZUTI, and he has no time after the DSMod is done.

[godzyla]

This could be an interesting idea, as already mentioned, for multiplayer (ZUTI)!!

Being able to tow gliders with a He111Z, Bf110G or similar. They could be used for sector captures and such and would make for an interesting and rewarding flight!

The planes tested are C-47, L2D, Li-2, Pe-8, He-111Z and Bf-110 (all versions). I don't know about other planes.

[European Snake]

i wouldnt make a glider to modern but maybe a few years after the war because you know how some people can be on historicle things

As a hippie once said, "Just take it easy mann, go with the flow..."