[RCSE] EZG Tow hook mod
How far back are you guys placing your tow hooks on the easy glider? What are you making your modified tow hooks out of? And how does it help the launch? Thanks, Jay
RE: [RCSE] EZG Tow hook mod
Hi Jay, For most flyers in our club, the tow hook is placed at the rear edge of the depression for the plastic tow hook. A piece of dowel or plywood is embedded in the foam centered at that spot. The tow hook is a standard screw cup hook from the hardware store. The cup hook is bent to yield a right angle and then screwed into the wood. Be careful. The antenna tube runs along the center line of the fuselage and lies only a short distance above the bottom surface. Avoid screwing the tow hook all the way through the wood into the antenna tube. -Dick From: Jay Hunter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:02 AM To: RSCE Subject: [RCSE] EZG Tow hook mod How far back are you guys placing your tow hooks on the easy glider? What are you making your modified tow hooks out of? And how does it help the launch? Thanks, Jay RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] EZG Tow hook mod
Jay, I cut off the original hook and Dremeled the plastic base up into the fuse for a new tow hook mount. Then with my dremel cut open a slot 4.00 long X 3/4 wide and glued in, with 5 min epoxy, a 1/8 ply base for mounting an adjustable Airtronics tow hook. Right now my hook is set at the C/G which is 3.00 aft of the wing L/E and my launch height is as good as you could hope for. Also I have a 5/16 dia. carbon rod inside the f/glass wing spar for additional bending stiffness during launch and the 2.0 oz xtra weight of the carbon rod doesn't bother. Sand O/D of rod for a slip fit. Also you can use a steel rod instead of carbon for more ballast for windy weather. I used 5 min. epoxy for all assy. and it is just fine after one season. Winch launch is not a problem either. Regards, Dave Corven. -- Original message -- From: Jay Hunter [EMAIL PROTECTED] How far back are you guys placing your tow hooks on the easy glider? What are you making your modified tow hooks out of? And how does it help the launch? Thanks, Jay ---BeginMessage--- How far back are you guys placing your tow hooks on the easy glider?What are you making your modified tow hooks out of? And how does it help the launch? Thanks, Jay ---End Message---
Re: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest
I have ' 5'brand new in boxes, untouched by human hands, DJ Aerotech Spectre Poly's. ARF's These would work great for this event!! , Spectre polys. v-tail2 channel These were the last generation before the Discus hand launch. 59 span 281 sq. in 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight Pod and boom ,nicely crafted blue foam bagged wings , carbon reinforcements. proprietary airfoil Just thought Id help you in your quest.$290 each plus shipping. There in boxes ready to ship.regards, Richard M. Burnoski [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Ed Franz To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 5:13 PM Subject: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest Hi Guys and Gals, Come join us at Dayton, OH June 1st at the DARTS field for a 60 F3J contest to be flown off of Mini hi-starts. Time to drag out all those old javelin H/L's out of the basement and fly them again! I know you have a old Monarch, Logic, or other planes you don't fly anymore. Come join the fun. If you don't have a old javelin plane , tape a hook to your DLG. The contest will be flown F3J style rules with varying fight windows. yes, that means you can relaunch in your round. You can PM or e-mail me for rules and such if you are not sure what F3J rules are. Come join the fun June 1st! Ed image001.gif
Re: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest
Rich, 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight REALLY??? Man, HLG technology has REALLY come a long ways! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA These were the last generation before the Discus hand launch. 59 span 281 sq. in 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest
If you are looking for new kits I sell my Zephyr II. Old school HLG which was designed specifically for just such a contest. I have gotten 7.5 to ounces with all stock kit wood as have others. I have two kits in stock and another run on the way. Mark MIller Isthmus Models www.isthmusmodels.com - Original Message From: Bill Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Richard Burnoski [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Soaring@airage.com Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:17:09 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest Rich, 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight REALLY??? Man, HLG technology has REALLY come a long ways! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA These were the last generation before the Discus hand launch. 59 span 281 sq. in 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Mid South
Is Mid South going to happen? Paul Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] Just Got My New TD Ship in the Mail Today!
MessageI too just picked up a new Shadow. Time to start assembly, as soon as Tuan starts his build thread:) - Original Message - From: TDL To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 4:57 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Just Got My New TD Ship in the Mail Today! Having been away from the Soaring scene since last Sept, I had to treat my symptoms with a couple new F3X.COM Shadows. Documenting the progress as I put her together. Laptop in the Garage using 2.4g wireless router. Will post the build on RCgoups. This in addition to the 2 Pike Perfects I had just finish prior... well make that 2.5 Perfects. My first Perfect died a peculiar death, only the tips and stab are reusueable. Got replacement parts coming. Now as if that was not enough, I have just been exposed to another infectious disease... I think you call it F3F, been doing some reading on it. Pretty contagiously exciting stuff. Oh yeah, life is good. Anyway, hope we cross paths again, I could use a I Beat Gordy button, have a great weekend everyone. Tuan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:44 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Just Got My New TD Ship in the Mail Today! Just got home from soaring some in Tullahoma TN yesterday morning, and it being already about 5 oclock, I was slipping into soaring withdrawals when my Catahoula started barking her UPS bark. Sure enough, like a message from the soaring godsit was the new ship I'd been waiting for a few months to get. Can't wait to get started on it! Full house fully molded, but some assembly required as with most today. Its all white, so I'll have to add some color to it as usual. Totally 2.4 friendly fuse, so I'll be installing a Spektrum system in it likely. How about you guys? Any new planes arrive, or on their way for this season? Gordy Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1347 - Release Date: 3/27/2008 7:15 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1347 - Release Date: 3/27/2008 7:15 PM
