[RCSE] EZG Tow hook mod

2008-03-30 Thread Jay Hunter
How far back are you guys placing your tow hooks on the easy glider? What are you making your modified tow hooks out of? And how does it help the launch? Thanks, Jay

RE: [RCSE] EZG Tow hook mod

2008-03-30 Thread Williamson, Richard
Hi Jay, For most flyers in our club, the tow hook is placed at the rear edge of the depression for the plastic tow hook. A piece of dowel or plywood is embedded in the foam centered at that spot. The tow hook is a standard screw cup hook from the hardware store. The cup hook is bent to

Re: [RCSE] EZG Tow hook mod

2008-03-30 Thread mrmaserati
Jay, I cut off the original hook and Dremeled the plastic base up into the fuse for a new tow hook mount. Then with my dremel cut open a slot 4.00 long X 3/4 wide and glued in, with 5 min epoxy, a 1/8 ply base for mounting an adjustable Airtronics tow hook. Right now my hook is set at the C/G

Re: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest

2008-03-30 Thread Richard Burnoski
I have ' 5'brand new in boxes, untouched by human hands, DJ Aerotech Spectre Poly's. ARF's These would work great for this event!! , Spectre polys. v-tail2 channel These were the last generation before the Discus hand launch. 59 span 281 sq. in

Re: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest

2008-03-30 Thread Bill Swingle
Rich, 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight REALLY??? Man, HLG technology has REALLY come a long ways! Bill Swingle Janesville, CA These were the last generation before the Discus hand launch. 59 span 281 sq. in 5.5 to 7 ounces flying weight RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane

Re: [RCSE] 60 F3J contest

2008-03-30 Thread Mark Miller
If you are looking for new kits I sell my Zephyr II. Old school HLG which was designed specifically for just such a contest. I have gotten 7.5 to ounces with all stock kit wood as have others. I have two kits in stock and another run on the way. Mark MIller Isthmus Models

[RCSE] Mid South

2008-03-30 Thread Paul Perret
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Re: [RCSE] Just Got My New TD Ship in the Mail Today!

2008-03-30 Thread David Jensen
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