I have bungeed (catapulted) a Zagi using a large paper clip (bent 'open'). I hooked the back into the foam about at the CG so the tow-hook part was a couple of inches in front of the CG. I used duck type tape to hold the hook ting in place. :-) 15 or 20 ft. of the smallest size rubber plus 25 or 30 ft of string is all you need to get a good launch. It is important that the Zagi is well balanced (CG) and well trimmed. If it isn't, you will know right away. :-( If trimmed out right, it will shoot right off the zip start. Regis
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Art Mcnamee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > hi, > > I didn't get your name but OK. > > Find the CG recommended for your plane and put the tow hook 1/8th in. ahead > of that. That > > is a good starting point. You can move it ahead if the launch is too steep > or move it back a little if the > > launch is too shallow. > > Thermals, Art > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: 3/30/2004 12:13:26 AM > > Subject: [RCSE] Re: Towhook location for > Zagi LE? > > > > > > I want to hi-start my Zagi LE. How far back from the nose is a > good position > > for the towhook? And any suggestions for how to mount it? Glue a wood pad > to > > the bottom, then screw in the metal hook, or imbed a simple combo wood > > > keel/skeglike hook combo in a slot in the foam? Thanks! > > > > > > > > --- Art Mcnamee > > --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
