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Bungee launching:
Bungee launching Radio Controlled Gliders can either be done on a gentle hillside or level ground. The bungee system is a long length of elastic cord extended further by an even longer length of non-stretch cord (anything up to 10x the length of elastic). The bungee is pegged into the ground at one end and attached to a hook on the bottom of the glider at the other end. A small parachute is attached to the glider end of the bungee. To launch, the pilot walks backwards with the glider in one hand and the transmitter in the other, so stretching the bungee. When a suitable stretch has been reached, the glider is released and the bungee then pulls the glider up to a good height.
With a small pull back on the elevator stick at the top of its climb, the glider releases itself from the bungee and your flight commences. The bungee then falls back to earth, slowed by the parachute.
Like discus launching, bungee launches are perfect for thermal flying over a flat field, provided that you have the length to lay out, and stretch, the bungee.
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June 15th, 2009 at 12:48 am
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June 15th, 2009 at 12:49 am
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June 15th, 2009 at 12:49 am
Bungee Launching RC Gliders | Air Land Sea Hobbies…
The rc battery pack I got from your site is the best! It’s very powerful yet doesn’t take hours to charge. I love that is has a charger that comes along with it so I can power up anywhere. It’s the best battery pack I’ve ever used and I will…
June 15th, 2009 at 12:50 am
Bungee Launching RC Gliders | Air Land Sea Hobbies…
The rc battery pack I got from your site is the best! It’s very powerful yet doesn’t take hours to charge. I love that is has a charger that comes along with it so I can power up anywhere. It’s the best battery pack I’ve ever used and I will…
June 15th, 2009 at 12:50 am
Bungee Launching RC Gliders | Air Land Sea Hobbies…
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