Help for sailplane, launching/tossing device
05-09-2002, 08:32 PM
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Help for sailplane, launching/tossing device
Hello all
I am trying to set a plane to launch my Riser100.
I know there's some device that's put right above of the "tow plane" that holds the sailplane and is actuated with aux servo when arrived to the desired altitude to let the sailplane go, it's kind of a mother ship set.
I wonder if any of you may have any drawing or schematics to build it.
Thanks in advance for any help
I am trying to set a plane to launch my Riser100.
I know there's some device that's put right above of the "tow plane" that holds the sailplane and is actuated with aux servo when arrived to the desired altitude to let the sailplane go, it's kind of a mother ship set.
I wonder if any of you may have any drawing or schematics to build it.
Thanks in advance for any help
05-09-2002, 10:00 PM
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The June, 2002 issue of Model Aviation has a feature article on page 55 which details the piggyback glider launching device.
I see that you are in Columbia. Copies of Model Aviation may not be easily available there. If you send me your address privately, I will mail my copy to you.
I see that you are in Columbia. Copies of Model Aviation may not be easily available there. If you send me your address privately, I will mail my copy to you.
05-10-2002, 08:29 AM
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Article on Piggyback Launching
See:
http://www.modelaircraft.org/templat...C149D910E8DC59
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http://www.modelaircraft.org/templat...C149D910E8DC59
You can subscribe, order back issues or, even order reprints of articles.
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An e-mail addy for you - this chappie is from Bogota as well. He flies a red Spectra and I have photos of his model specked out after a cradle launch. 
[email protected]
[email protected]
05-16-2002, 10:54 PM
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HI Probligo
Thanks for the info
I already sent an e-mail to this guy from Bogota, perhaps we could arrange something together.
I am dying to fly by the very first time my riser 100.
Regards
Thanks for the info
I already sent an e-mail to this guy from Bogota, perhaps we could arrange something together.
I am dying to fly by the very first time my riser 100.
Regards
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BE CAREFUL
The piggyback setup is for the 2meter and smaller planes normally, with the lift/speed being generated by a powered plane large enough to get the Riser 100 into the air fairly fast you could be fluttering or snapping a wing. This is just food for thought.
When you strap the plane in, the wings will have to flex instead of the glider being able to rise with the lift being generated. This is amplified by the length of the wing and the weight of a bigger launch plane.
Take care Jim
When you strap the plane in, the wings will have to flex instead of the glider being able to rise with the lift being generated. This is amplified by the length of the wing and the weight of a bigger launch plane.
Take care Jim
