RE: Learning to use a hi-start
I made a hi start from small diameter black bungee, about 60', and then 120' of light line. I have tried to launch it 4 times and crashed 4 times. If I crash again I don't think my Aspire will be salvageable. It climbs at about 30 degrees, then immediately rotates in an arc to the left and noses straight into the ground. This all happens so fast you can't control it. I have moved my attachment point as far forward as it will go. This glider flies fine with a Cox Black Widow on a pylon over the wing, the balance and trim are fine. But I don't like the additional drag and would like to fly "naked". Is this bungee too severe? Or am I not throwing hard enough? When you have crashed it 2 or 3 times, it's hard to get up the courage to hurl the glider full force.