What the opinion on the use of an atlatl or a sling to launch a HLG. We used to play with atlatls as kids and could increase the range of a bamboo javelin by many yards. A sling made from an old sweatsock can easily double my throwing distance of a golfball, passionfruit, water balloon, or toad =0. We lost a bit of our accuracy though. If it could be worked out to launch higher, would you consider a device for extending the arm or accelerating the plane legal for competition? The wingtip thrown planes take advantage of having the CG further from the hand and using centripetal acceleration to add speed to the launch. >From Webster's: Main Entry: at�latl Function: noun "a device for throwing a spear or dart that consists of a rod or board with a projection (as a hook or thong) at the rear end to hold the weapon in place until released" -Silas- RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
