> 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]
