>We haven't used the zip starts that Bruce describes for a couple of years due to the emergence of disk >launch and the difficulty of achieving reasonable equivalence between a zip start and disk launch. To match >a good disk launch, you almost need an upstart which is so long .....
If the HLG can take a hard hand launch, it should be able to take a hard (relatively) catapult launch. The answer may be to use a stronger rubber (like my 2m Comp. or 3m.) in a short 10' catapult with an internal limiter. I use spectra in my military bungees, but mono or braided would probably be fine for HLG. The catapult launch would make it necessary to install a second hook (tape on) about 1" forward of a normal hook position. This keeps the nose down and allows the plane to accelerate rather than climb like a kite. Mark Mech www.aerofoam.com 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.
