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Forum: Giant Scale Aircraft - General
03-26-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 129,111
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

RE: Gruman Ag-Cat

Looking really good Brian. Best of luck on the maiden.
I had a set of those plans back in the late 80's. Loaned them to a friend....and the rest is history [&o]

BTW: You must be a Louisiana...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
08-01-2007, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,056
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

RE: Highstart - gaining additional heigth

I was using a "flat" style dacron string on my heavy-duty highstart, but noticed a wipping noise during launches (DRAG . . .lots of drag).
Changed over to 30lb test braided monofilament. Not only...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
07-07-2007, 12:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 873
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

RE: Fling and Ascent on a windy day...

Same results with my Fling 2M. Sure does hone the handling skills, huh ?!:D
Around 10mph is my limit. Unballasted weight is 21.7oz (Appx 6.31oz/sq.ft)
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-11-2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,118
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

RE: Great Planes Fling 2M ARF???

Charrua,
We met on the Hi-start thread, but I think this question belongs here.
Are you having problems keeping the nose up during tight turns? By tight I mean, the outboard wing panel is past...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-11-2007, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,648
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

RE: HiStart Question

Charrua,
Glad to hear you are having good luck with that set-up. Mine is similar, and I think the CG can be pushed back even more. Measure from the CG to the aft hook hole. You may be able to...
Forum: Beginners
06-10-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

Sailplanes in Louisiana

I'm not sure this post belongs here, but I am looking for experienced sailplane drivers that live in or around Southwest Louisiana. I am not a total noob (20 years off & on ) but I need someone...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-10-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,648
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

RE: HiStart Question

Hey Folks,
I want to correct and clarify my last post. The recommended CG is 3.25 inches aft of the leading edge for the Fling 2M. I started flying it with the CG at 3.20 inches by adding weight to...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-07-2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,648
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

RE: HiStart Question

Well, for certain, I am NOT getting 3x stretch from the HD tubing. I haven't measured but seems about 2x at best. 3x would be near 12lbs !! Don't think those rubber bands will hold the wing at that...
Forum: RC Gliders, Sailplanes and Slope Soaring
06-06-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,648
Posted By FlyMeCourageous

RE: HiStart Question

I just started getting back into sailplanes myself. I have 100ft of tubing for the heavy-duty histart along with about 400ft of string.
I am flying the Fling 2m and can report my results for the...
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