hi jeff,
we could be getting different performance in our launch systems, so we
could be getting totally different results.
my fault for mentioning a 1'' drum, that was poor example to start with.
i have a very powerful winch, and my turnaround is over 3' off the ground,
and my fields are flat.
you'll have a hard time stalling my winch even with a 3'' drum.
it will really rip the line in with a big drum.
so i'm sure your right about your stuff, and sorry to go back & forth with
you on this trying to make my point.
i wish i could get out and break a line this time of year. :-)
Dave Hauch
www.rc-builds.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Steifel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Charlie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
<soaring@airage.com>
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Re:line breaks
1" is the extereme, you won't get the plane moving fast enough.
1.5 is extreme too. 1.75 seems better. The best compromise. Anyway in
referring to the Goughner drum which is too large, smaller offers more
power, and the ability to break lines. Too small you can't get the plane
moving. To large no power and you will stall the winch and eat brushes..
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
With all due respect I disagree Jeff.
Brian Smith
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Charlie less drum diameter will lead to more line breaks. Since you
have more torque you can now crank more turns in and break the line
easier. -- Jeff Steifel
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I agree with you to Brian.
i disagree with the larger drum dia. for a standard winch.
on a f3b winch yes, i agree.
the standard winch has so much power.
say you started with a 3'' dia. that thing will pull line in so fast and
load a plane up instantly without stalling the winch, it just keeps
pulling alot
of line in FAST.
as your tapping the pedal you can see your plane pulsing.
go down to say a 1'' dia. it's not going to pull the line in so fast.
much
easier to control your plane with the pedal.
I've tried it, and I've seen it.
dh
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Jeff Steifel
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