I'm wondering how others rig the end of the towline to avoid it snagging the
tail on release. This has happened numerous times in the past and twice
lately. I know about circling over the stake which is fine if there is
control, but sometimes the ship just loses airspeed and tumbles down.
Most
We use a retriever at our site and a bridle (length of line with a ring
on both ends, and a ring attached to the towline/retriever line) so that
the tow ring is away from the retriever line. Do you attach the ring to
the parachute, and thus to the model, or do you have a length of line from
the
At 11:41 AM 7/17/2002, Harley Michaelis wrote:
Rigging suggestions?
The only thing I can offer is a launch technique suggestion. Every time I
have seen guys snag their planes in the line like this they were taking it
too deep into the bucket. i.e. diving too long or too steep (or both)
No rigging problems here!!!
The chute will catch the glider if the tension isnt there upon
releaseOr you go to deep in the bucket before the zoom..
We all have done it!
Cheers
Charlie
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I don't think it is rigging. If you do a correct zoom launch there will
always be pressure down and away from the plane by the towline. The plane
completes an arc around the line and zooms/ping off. The plane should never
be closer to the chute.
99.9% of the time that the plane catches
At 09:41 AM 7/17/2002 -0700, Harley Michaelis wrote:
I'm wondering how others rig the end of the towline to avoid it snagging the
tail on release.
--snip--
Rigging suggestions?
Interesting. I am using a typical Ford long shaft starter motor winch,
usually without a retriever, and this
http://www.nesail.com/launchtech.htm
Jim
Downers Grove, IL
Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level III
ICQ 6997780R/C Soaring Page at www.jimbacus.net
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Anyone out there have the programming for an Eraser with JR 8103 in it?
TIA
Jeff
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I have a 7035 Compulsion, almost new, for sale. JR digitals in flaps,
ailerons, elevator. HS85 for rudder. Its a great contest plane, selling
as I am getting out of soaring to concentrate exclusively on helicopters.
Email for particulars/price. No bargain hunters please as it is almost
I believe the importance of the powered combat group being involved has
been missed by this writer.
My understanding of the powered combat situation is that the AMA made an
early ruling in their aspect of our hobby (wihthout the knowledge of the
combat community) based on a provisional set of
--- Bill Johns [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why use a chute? What
are the
advantages of a chute over a braided nylon strap (or advantages of
the
nylon strap over the chute).
If you use a streamer on a winch without a retriever, the reason for a
chute will become evident the first time you
I had an elevator related incident this weekend that I haven't seen before,
especially on a DLG. After the HSS SC-2 contest Larry Pettyjohn and I were
flying and comparing launch height on basically the same plane, one at 9.5
oz. and the other at 11.5 oz. I thought we were throwing at about the
Harley and all,
I use a length of line attached between the tow ring and the 'chute, perhaps
18 inches long. When the line comes off the towhook, the weight of the
ring causes it to fall away from the plane, and faster than the 'chute.
And, of course, I ALWAYS use a welded steel ring, not a key
I will be there you BETCHA!!!
I have to get my game on though PYLON 3 RIDES once more!
hehehehe
Smooth Thermals
Karlton Spindle
PROUD to IMPORT MULTIPLEX TO THE USA!
The BEST R/C EQUIPMENT MADE!
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Subject: Re: [RCSE] Jammed servo goes 'south'
Karlton,
AS a
Japan radio OEM account I guess be the cheapest you could get them unless you
want to try the 5 finger discount. hehehehehe
Try
Bruckner Hobbies he sells servos for $1.00 over his cost. But GO
MULTIPLEX!
Smooth
Thermals
Karlton
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SERVOS WIN!
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Yes!! It can be a problem, if you wait till it is
real late. If you plan on coming you better send in the entry form yourself. I
would not count on Sal doing it. He is a good guy, but things can fall through
the cracks, Things do change over time.
Please put Jim Thomas on your entry and
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