Yes, modern hlgs will take the stress of a javelin run up toss and that is what most people are using. Launch speeds are in the 70 plus feet per sec range. A bad throw can do wing damage if you hang on too long and pull down or if you bounce up during the run. My discus style launch is by definition at zero Cl and is pretty easy on the wing but very stressful on the pod, boom and tail feathers. -- Dick Barker Seattle, WA - The Old Fart Glider Flyer - Walter wrote: >Do these planes have the strength to with stand that type of launch... RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
