Re: [RCSE] Bungee Launching

2003-08-16 Thread gldr guy
I use the Hosemonster unlimited short bungee Aerofoam sells and it works great for landings, many times you can thermal out from that altitude also. But beware, make sure all is well with your plane before launching. There is a lot of energy stored there, I launched a almost new Compulsion, had s

Re: [RCSE] Bungee Launching

2003-08-16 Thread Aerofoam
> What is the shortest bungee you'd dare to launch an open class sailplane > with? I'd like to get it about 50 ft high to practice landings. What > diameter tubing would be best? Most people use the standard 1/2" x 25' bungee, ($38.00 shipped with connectors installed.) This will take the aver

[RCSE] Bungee launching

2001-09-04 Thread David Goebel
Has anyone ever measured the pull a bungee is normally exerting at launch when launching different planes? Or a high start? I'm trying to not over engineer a tow hook on a DAW Mustang. Has anyone Hi-started a foamie combat plane? Details please. David Goebel RCSE-List facilities provided