The type of line used is important. It should not be elastic, and you prolly don't need a chute, but rather a weight at the end of the line. 1-2 ounces should suffice. Low elasticity however is most important. This way you could still leave the line attached to the heli (r/c of course). regards Eben -----Original Message----- From: Brett Jaffee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 22 October 1999 12:35 To: Aerofoam Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Helicopter launches If you realease the line from the heli, it seems like it would be a good idea to attach a small drouge parachute to the top of the line. That way there is enough tension in the line to keep the line straight up and down as the plane falls, and to pull the line cleanly away when the airplane drops it. It might also be good to attach the line somewhere behind the airplane's CG, so that when it is dropped, it well go into a stable nose-down attitude. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
