RE: Glider cradle causes tow plane instability
Hey Denny,
The glider was bought at a swap meet I think. I've flown RC gliders since the late 70s and it was a surprise to me. I've never seen one before. The owner (guy in middle) said he bought it because the seller promised that it was an excellent thermal soarer. Yeah...
That bomb bay thing is kewl. Looks like a great setup. Why didn't I think of that..... chuckle
BTW, I'd would suggest that although it's probably in an area of very messy airflow, that the airplane would probably go AT LEAST 40-50mph faster (maybe even MORE) if you glued half of one of those Legg's eggs to the front to streamline it. Heck, the reduction in drag from that modification ought to double your payload too. At least.... grin..... maybe more.....
Darn what a kewl idea.... cardboard tube you say..... heck, just paint on some epoxy and the fibers would soak it up and it'd be strong enough for just about anything that'd fit in it.