Re: [RCSE] Taboo DLG launching technique - rudder mods?
Palm forward. The action could be similar to a golf swing where you want to apply a constant acceleration, stopping acceleration just before release. This is very subtle and may be difficult to perceive. Start with about a 90 degree rotation then when comfortable move to the point where you get a full 360 degree rotation. It's important not to force the plane and cause it to yaw before release. This has worked for me. Hopefully it will continue to work this year. :-) SECOND ANSWER I fly the Xterminator Pro from http://www.PolecatAero.com I CAd a thin CF rod from bottom of stab to base of stab at boom. Used kevlar threads to tack it into place. This was specially important since I wanted to fly it for HL Golf. Has held up well, except for that tree and wing LE is another story. ooops :-) Steve At 12:00 AM 5/1/2002 -0700, Brian Joder wrote: >Hello all, > >I just flew my new Taboo for the first time a few days >ago and now having several (GREAT) flights I am >starting to use the discus throwing method with the >wing peg. > >Question: Should my hand/palm be facing forward or >backward (like if I did not use a peg at all) when I >grip the wing tip? > >I have been getting about 50 feet on a toss either >way, but I feel like i should be able to put a lot >more into it... of course I need to learn the proper >technique - any help!!?? > >SECOND QUESTION: >The rudder on these DLG's sticks down (for good >structural reasons - understandably) is there any >reason I couldn't CA glue a monofilament line from the >base of the rudder to say half way up the boom? I >think this would help the rudder hop over any ground >based obsticals upon those ocassions where you do not >catch it. I just feel that the rudder is just waiting >to get ripped off of the boom! Opinions? > >Oh, Just for general info - this plane is AWESOME! I >thought my Zagi THL was easy to fly! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Taboo DLG launching technique - rudder mods?
> Question: Should my hand/palm be facing forward or > backward (like if I did not use a peg at all) when I > grip the wing tip? When I use the throwing peg my palm is having forward, the wing is between my first and second fingers, and the peg rests in the first knuckle of my fingers. > I have been getting about 50 feet on a toss either > way, but I feel like i should be able to put a lot > more into it... of course I need to learn the proper > technique - any help!!?? I learned my technique on a 43" DLG and got to experiment. When I got the Taboo it was a couple minutes before I was trying full blown launches. Some tips. Do not snap your wrist at release, it adds too much yaw and causes the plane to turn. The wingtips should be the same height off the ground when you release. If the outer tip is high the plane turns left. Whether you are doing a full 360 degree rotation with your body or just starting by facing downwind, as you pivot on your foot your throwing arm should have your elbow straight and the arm is still lagging behind. As you face upwind and plant your upwind foot you sweep you arm forward and you release. My best advice is try it going slow first. Work on technique then start adding speed. About the rudder... I never land at such a speed that the plane travels more than a couple inches on the ground. I did glue the bottom edge of the vertical stab (where it contacts the ground) with CA, both for reinforcement and to keep the water out. Keith Watson Wilsonville, Or RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
