Greetings all;
Well I've mentioned this story several times before and I think it
is worth repeating. In my youth, 30 some odd years ago I was much more
active in flying than I am today. 99% of my flying was done off of
hi-starts. One of my all time favorites was a glider called a J J
I have been chuckling over the high start mishaps that have been posted
after this thread was started. I think that I have seen similar events
to many of those reported. I remember one contest where my flying
buddy's beautiful 2M Sagitta was dragged to death after a high speed
stall on launch.
At a contest some 25 years ago a thunderstorm blew in which caused us
suspend flying. After the storm passed and the skies cleared we decided to
resume the contest. As one hi start was being stretched for a launch and a
second had a bird on the way up there was a lightning strike in the woods
Mark is right. A smooth shaft, I used aluminum, holds the best. The end is
the only thing to be careful about. Chaffing is the only thing to worry
about. I also used wood dowels but the AL was better.
Yes the Hobby Lobby connectors that I've tried are cute little things. BUT,
when I tried them
I recently posted two requests for info to this list. My request for info
about Hi-starts for large planes was met with lots of good suggestions and
advice. Many thanks to all who responded.
My request for info about a Tx that included a synthesizer, multi point
programming and Hitec/Futaba
I need landing practise.
I've been to a couple of contests where some fliers bring out hi-starts to
get a 3-4 m, full-house plane up high enough to shoot a landing in a
reasonable manner. The hi-start is not stretched very far and doesn't
have all that much line on it, but for this
Greetings!
I need landing practise.
I've been to a couple of contests where some fliers bring out hi-starts to
get a 3-4 m, full-house plane up high enough to shoot a landing in a
reasonable manner. The hi-start is not stretched very far and doesn't have
all that much line on it, but for this
Bill:
Ray Hayes (Skybench) has just what you are looking for I think.
Ed Jett
Marion, MS
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From: Cheryl and Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 7:29 PM
Subject: [RCSE] hi-starts
Greetings!
I need landing practise.
I've been
, 2004 7:29 PM
Subject: [RCSE] hi-starts
Greetings!
I need landing practise.
I've been to a couple of contests where some fliers bring out
hi-starts to get a 3-4 m, full-house plane up high enough to shoot a
landing in a reasonable manner. The hi-start is not stretched very
far and doesn't have
See also http://aerofoam.com/. Good Lift!
I suggest a heavy duty from the git-go. I have an older
Waco heavy duty that launches two meters up.. It's even launched a 90 oz.
Adante, not pretty or steep launch, but it did go up.
Wow, I thought I was the only one with an Adante still in my
hangar. It needs repairs, but thanks to DC
In a message dated 12/24/00 2:22:06 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Which of the Hollyday tubing did you use? It sounds like exactly what I
want.
I use the Hollyday Designs 3M standard tubing. Its one step below their
heavy duty stuff. It is by far the greatest
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From: Richard Hallett [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sunday, December 24, 2000 11:02 AM
Subject: [RCSE] hi starts are a mistake
We all know hi starts are normally inadequate for the job. To maximize
launch you need it augmented with the breeze
Walt, the Winch Doc and others put out some good winches but you really need
to see Tim's McCann's winch kit. I've built two. The drum is a jewel, the
rest is just wonderful machine work. No welding required. An average man
can figure out the wiring and it is not hard to have a winch ready
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