At 12:18 PM 8/16/2002, you wrote: >Joe, > >Can you tell me how do you throw your THL?
I generally toss it off the slope--I don't fly it too much on the flat. Depending on how hard a toss I want, I'll either grab it at the TE with index and middle fingers on top, thumb on the bottom. I can get a higher toss (if I need it) by using the somewhat awkward method of thumb on top, four fingers on the bottom at the leading edge--like carrying a tray. That takes some practice. There's also a wire device that allows you to use a light high-start or bungee. http://www.winglauncher.com/ HTH, Joe Parsons >TIA. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Joe Parsons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: RCSE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:52:59 -0700 >Subject: Re: [RCSE] WTB-- Zagi > >At 03:06 PM 8/15/2002, you wrote: > >The Zagi and, in general, all > >combat wings are designed for high maneuverablility on the slope. They are > >designed to be relatively unstable and fly relatively fast. Few pilots can > >thermal one, even when the lift is good. > >I agree with almost all your comments, save this one. > >The Zagi (and I think everyone should have at least one Zagi-esque plane) >comes in several flavors, for different purposes. The THL (Thermal Hand >Launch) thermals quite well, thank you very much. Mine weighs in at about >8.5 ounces and, because of its ability to fly so slow, can work very small >thermals. My THL can stay up when everything else is falling out of the sky. > >I often recommend the THL as a starter plane, partly because I believe >pilots should learn how to control a plane that's not inherently stable >(like any poly ship), and partly because, with its low energy, crashes are >seldom consequential. > >Joe Parsons > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Multimedia development and hosting >925.829.5923 >www.yankeemedia.net > > >RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" >and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Multimedia development and hosting 925.829.5923 www.yankeemedia.net RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
