In a perfectly-done zoom, the nose is pointed directly at the turnaround and the line still has tension when the pilot pulls up and out. For the math of a zoom, see
http://www.mvsaclub.com/zoom.htm In this case, the line simply _can't_ snag the tail because the tail's path never crosses the path that the line takes. However, we all know how easy it is to make a mistake; things happen fast at the crucial moment of the launch. The ideal zoom comes from diving until the plane is going as fast as the winch can crank in the line, but if you stay a little too long, the paths can cross and the slack line can grab your tail. Safest is to build up max tension, stomp and dive, and then jump off early while the line is still good and tight. Sacrifice a little altitude and keep your plane. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
