If you guys want to see a hard launch w/ camera on board go the this web site, and hold on
http://193.215.54.10/jogrini/video/pikelaunch.wmv jj ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Reynolds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Martin Usher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2004 8:24 PM Subject: Re: [RCSE] Security issues and R/C models > I was gona stay away from this topic and i think ill still only touch it and > run!!!, for too many reasons. > > > With a payload capacity of less than a pound its not going to be that > > effective. There's also not that much room in the fuse for that payload, > > especially if you want to keep the CG within a controllable range. > > i fly 2 completely DIY planes with more than 6lbs of additional "cargo" in the > form of camera,gps,image/gps data transmiter,additional batteries,autopilot they > are not gliders but they are small electric powered 50" and 80" wingspans with > single cheapo 400 motors. the glide ratio is awesome intentionally because i > dont photo with the motor on. but for a full glider a different launching device > would be required but shouldnt require a lot of thought considering I WILL NOT > highstart/winch launch a $500 camera and $$$ in accesseries) > > thats my touch and here i run :D > > 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. 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.
