I've built myself a Zaunkönig from Fiberplanes (http://www.fiberplanes.de/cnc.htm) but so far the longest flight has been five meters, so i would like to ask for some advice.




The way I see it there are several obstacles to a successful launch:

1. I'm not a good pilot. Actually I'm quite far from being a good pilot. My screen name isn't a coincidence (and no, SBS isn't an abbreviation for my name, it's short for S-t Behind the Sticks). OK, I'm a little bit better at flying gliders than motorplanes, but that didn't help at all when I've tried to launch the Zaunkönig.
2. I have very little experience of motor planes, and even less of i/c-planes. This is my first pure 1/2A-plane (I've had an electric before).
3. When launching my (electric) gliders I hold them under the belly, approximately at the CoG and 'throw' them like a javelin (well, actually they more or less flies out of my hand and doesn't need much throw). But when trying to hold the Zaunkönig the lower wing gets in the way so I can't get a good grip.
4. If I grip behind the wing and throw the plane it seems I can't get a clean throw. Due to the short length and span she seems to be quite a bit 'wobbly' at first, and so far the wobbles have resulted in a some sweet 'ground-kisses'. Nothing serious, just a broken firewall once, and a couple of broken props.

So, what do you suggest I do? I was thinking of a discus-launch by holding the lower wing but I haven't dared (yet)? I also thought of glueing a hand-grip under the belly, but figured it would be to ugly (but that wouldn't stop me if it's considered the best way to go). Or is there a better way?

I appreciate all your hints, tips and advices.

/Stefan