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Old 10-02-2010, 08:43 AM
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Avaiojet
 
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Default RE: CL model towing a glider?

The dihedral has got to cause a roll when yawed, and left yaw is what the glider will see as soon as the towline tightens up.
Yes, I agree.

There's absolutely no way a towed model will stay stable without control.

My guess is it would corkscrew like a kite. The second pilot is necessary as is the lines.

I'm saving that glider drawing, thanks for that.

With my software, I can scale drawings easily. I only need the outline to build, so I do a perimiter trace and enlarge the drawing to any scale. My cutting machine will hold a special pen. Acts like CAD.

I traced the Tiger Shark plans and enlarged them so I would have a 72" model. I used an Astro Hog wing but made many changes to it. This was for RC. I may CL it now.

I did have a Thread on the Tiger Shark, but the R/C guys didn't know much of it, or have real interest.

Here's a photo or two. You can see the Tiger Shark fuselage on my old bench.

Charles
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