Hand Launch Kit
 

Hello, I've been away from the hobby for a couple years and would like to get back into the swing of things. In the past I have done a lot of Aerotowing, mostly large scale sailplanes and minimal towing. I have been around the hobby for as long as I can remember and flown a variety of planes. I enjoy building the planes as much as flying them.

With my current situation I would like to get a hand launch kit or smaller electric sailplane (under 72" wingspan). So what are you all flying, and what are the good kits?

Thanks in advance.

DJD

RE: Hand Launch Kit
 

DJD, use the RCU provided search function and you'll find lots of equipment is available... then make an emotional decision and purchase one or more toys. A couple of places to start outside of RCU is ArtHobby and LaserArts, but other entry level hand launch toy makers are also good.

Fly safe, Glover

RE: Hand Launch Kit
 

DJD: I found a WEALTH of info in the RC Groups forum; they have a Hand Launch category that will answer just about any question you might have.

Here's the link (not sure if I did that correctly - if not, just google on discus launch glider and rcgroups should be within the first 3 or 4 sites found.) Notice especially the first thread, "Hand Launch Links - Updated." That'll save you lots of time when looking for stuff.


http://www.rcgroups.com/hand-launch-96/

RE: Hand Launch Kit
 

Thanks for the info!

Cheers

RE: Hand Launch Kit
 

I have 3 electric gliders:

The Multiplex Easy Glider Electric ( I have the brushless upgrade)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXMYL0&P=ML
The Sky Runner - brushless upgrade
http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20108
The HAWK - brushless motor is standard
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6485665/tm.htm


I have two hand/discuss launched gliders:

Polecat XP5
http://www.polecataero.com/products/xp-5/
Quick Flick - not finished yet
http://www.mountainmodels.com/produc...roducts_id=205

RE: Hand Launch Kit
 

John Derstine?

RE: Hand Launch Kit
 

Nope, I'm one of his sons, David. Perhaps we met at one of the many Aerotows I went to with him.