ORIGINAL: combatpigg
.......that dynajet could be strapped to a plane with twin fins rigged up and flyable by lunch time tomorrow. I would run it mounted on an aluminum strap and get a feel for pitch control / thrust angle with a helper or two, make adjustments to get an equal amount [feel] of pitch control from neutral, then head out to the field.
Actually, I was just going to go for it - I get the airplanes cheap these days, and I am planning to laser cut parts for 3 or 4 conversions, anticipating a higher attrition rate than one would normally expect. Stretch the bungee cord, hold some back stick, and let 'er rip, that was my plan. Well, after careful balancing and setup of course. After watching a whack of the European pulsejet delta launches, seems most of them do that.
If I find some really tall grass, maybe I'll do light bungee "tosses" power off first. I am not entirely convinced at that point it makes any difference if the engine is on or not with regards to the outcome though.
MJD