I built a DAW Dragonette for my first MHLG. this was just to find out how they flew. At 4500 ft, it flew but I could never get it out. Problems with turning, at least for me. Others may find them great. However, when I put together my first bagged wing with molded fuse, at 4.5 Oz, the same weight at the Dragonette, the time differences were not comparable. It was in a different league. The first day our thermalled it out sdeveral times. Besides, I could throw it. At Visalia last year we compared it to the REGULAR HLGs that were there for the Saturday event (which did not go). I, as well as others, could throw it as high as the others launched by Wurts etc. and airtime was about 5 seconds shorter. Other planes like the Gnat, may be lighter and more fragile, so trying to throw them hard may damage then, but on the up side their sink rate was lower. In my opinion, a well designed MHLG can perform as well as some of the bigger brothers. they are easier to carry in the car, and keep handy. Mine fits in a box 3" x 7" x 30", a real small case. Take a look at the Micros which have been submitted to me for posting. I welcome more. http://www.scrollsander.com/Soaring-MHLG.htm I have a few new ones on the board for Visalia this year. Thermals, Chris Adams http://www.scrollsander.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
