Chris,
It is much more than throwing on heavier line. We experimented with
heavier line. It does not give in the launch and many will have
difficulties adapting at first. Secondly, and the most critical, the
reels are maxed out. We cannot go to much bigger line because the
reels will have to be changed out for larger ones. Or, use a
turnaround 300' out!! That would be popular.
I can tell you it is very frustrating to run a big contest and have
everything from a Sleazy Glider to a 140+ plane to launch. Throw in
the fact that there are some people out there that winning is so
important that they will go for it all even if it breaks a line.
These are usually the notorious sandbaggers too!!!
Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
On Dec 20, 2007, at 10:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is all Bogus, What is everyone getting their lines in a Twist?
No where does it say that a CD must provide launching mechanisms for
specific plane designs.
What is the problem??? A CD provides a launch method that can launch
all planes. Just because the same launching system cannot get 2Meter
planes launched high is not his problem.
The Airbus is only the Airbus because GE, or whomever, makes a engine
that can power the plane. So what if the little planes cannot travel
across the "great herring pond" as efficiently as the big ones.
Heck, if the line breaks, just get bigger lines or stronger lines. In
Fishing they use wire lines to met the stronger requirements. What's
the problem here, can't the old Icon 1 or the Sharon , or perhaps the
High End have better winches for them to use? You can also use
clothesline rope if you want.
There is nothing in any rule book that says lighter lines need be
provided. So, buck it up and get a better launching plane. Get
rid of
that old NOS or woodie class and come into the REAL world.
I am sick of everyone thinking that we have to cater to the lighter
planes. If the Icon 1 can't launch on the new winches, then get off
your tails and get a plane that can launch.
This is so bogus to hear everyone complain. Look at all the
aerodynamic and composite advancements, and use them.
Duuhhhh.
Chris
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Icon 2
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thu, December 20, 2007 9:08 am
To: [email protected]
In a message dated 12/20/2007 8:48:45 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm sure this will be a very dynamic plane and competitive with
the Euro
models. My concern is the launching equipment. With the current
crop of moldies,
line breaks and winch bogging and ultimate failure are becoming
more prevelant.
Heavy enough line for these new "super ships," will be a burden
for the
lighter planes. Yes, I've CD'd lots of contests and a few big ones.
We've tried some heavy line and it is great for the heavier planes
but the
lighter planes and 2 meters have a helluva time overcoming the
line drag and
weight.
Where do we draw the line?
Darwin N. Barrie
Chandler AZ
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It could be that the wing area is not more than the Sharon, just a
higher
aspect ratio, and that it won't generate more lift, but will just
have less drag
and be more efficient.
Bill Wingstedt
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