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Glider Videos - 10/27/2007 2:47:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am going to post my videos this way, let's see if there will be interest:

4m ASH-26 being bungee launched

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-sYXc9gbUE

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RE: Glider Videos - 10/27/2007 2:50:19 PM   
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RE: Glider Videos - 10/27/2007 2:55:33 PM   
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RE: Glider Videos - 10/27/2007 3:03:42 PM   
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RE: Glider Videos - 10/29/2007 4:34:16 PM   
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Status: offline 		with the ash-26 what hi-start are you using? and were is the tow hook placed in relationship to the retractable landing gear doors?

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RE: Glider Videos - 10/29/2007 9:23:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hi joedoe,
Ouch, on those crashes. Towing looks very challenging.

I just put up a short clip of on board video shot from my 2M E-powered sailplane. Did you intend for others to share their videos in this thread, if so I'll throw mine in.
Thanks,
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RE: Glider Videos - 10/29/2007 9:31:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		Kamakasi, I am not the owner of the ASH-26. He is using the bungee from here: http://www.aerofoam.com/hosemonster.html

He used to have the tow hook right in front of the CG. However, he now has put 2 hooks on each side of the fuselage - right under the wing and right before the CG. He modified the tow line which now has a "Y" at the end to attach to both hooks. This provides a much safer launch! I would recommend 2 hooks on any glider over 100" now. His ASH has no landing gear.

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RE: Glider Videos - 10/29/2007 9:34:01 PM   
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RE: Glider Videos - 10/29/2007 9:35:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Pete, thank you for asking. I had intended to post only my videos in this thread here, but you are welcome to link your vid

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RE: Glider Videos - 10/29/2007 9:47:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		DG-1000 Crash on Bungee launch - How not to do a rise-off-ground bungee launch with a DG-1000. The glider has been fixed, it is soaring again!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64F3KCV0YNM

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RE: Glider Videos - 10/29/2007 11:08:25 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: joedoe

DG-1000 Crash on Bungee launch - How not to do a rise-off-ground bungee launch with a DG-1000. The glider has been fixed, it is soaring again!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64F3KCV0YNM


Pardon my ignorance, but what did the pilot do wrong?


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RE: Glider Videos - 10/29/2007 11:43:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		Joedoe, What is the plane you are using as the tow plane. Very interested in the power setup. Thanks.

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RE: Glider Videos - 10/30/2007 12:36:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		94"WS Telemaster from hobbylobby. E-Flite 160 motor, Castle Creation Phoenix 85-HV controller, two 5S-5000 lipos in series to make 10S, 18x8 APC electric prop. I reinforced the spar where the tow release sits. That release I got from a guy up in MA, it;s $25 and made out of aluminum 9let me know if you want his contact info). It is $25 and a great release. I am using Towerhobbies TS-70MG servos on all surfaces. I have the #134 gear from here http://www.graphtechrc.com/Secure/mall/maingear.asp to make room for the big prop and put 5" wheels on. The tailgear lloks like this one http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLK9&P=ML

I modified the wing. It comes with rubber bands to hold to the fuselage, which would not work well on a tow setup. Now, I have 4 plastic screws holding the wing to the fuselage. I put the tail servos close to the tail for short linkages. It also comes handy since I do not need any extra balancing weight.

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RE: Glider Videos - 10/30/2007 12:41:44 AM   
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Pardon my ignorance, but what did the pilot do wrong?


Nathan, it seems like the left wing tip hit the ground, caused drag, and made the glider turn 90 degrees to the left. The same would happen during take-off when you get towed, but then, you can hit at least the release and avoid more damage if you are fast enough. It is very important to make sure the wings are level while the wing picks up speed. I like to have a helper hold my wings level when I take off. Unfortunately, I did not give my wingman on the video a hand to help him. Maybe it would have saved him... But as I said, he had it fixed within a week. He was flying it this past Sunday...

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RE: Glider Videos - 10/30/2007 1:04:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hi joedoe,
I was going to post it, but your thread has a lot of activity, so I think I should start a new thread
Cheers,
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RE: Glider Videos - 10/31/2007 10:18:19 PM   
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