Sorry for the delay, Tony. I tried to respond from work and the server
blocked my home e-mail address. Anyway...
The answer you are looking for is 3 to 6 times the weight of your
sailplane. Three times the weight of your sailplane will give you a lower,
slower launch and may be good for a first time. Six time the weight of your
plane is typically at the high end of properly sized rubber and can really
make the plane move quick.
Here are a couple o' links on histarts:
http://www.charlesriverrc.org/articles/design/dickwilliamson_histartphysics.
htm
http://www.hollyday.com
The faster the sailplane is moving, the more responsive the controls so
make sure that you can deal with the speed and response. Shouldn't take too
long, but start lighter and work your way up.
On another topic, find some experienced people in your area. You will
save tons of rebuilding and gain invaluable insight into flying RC
sailplanes.
What plane do you have and about how much does it weigh?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Rodeghiero" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 11:42 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Lbs. pull on Hi Start
> Hi I am new to soaring, built my first plane. need
> some suggestions as to the amount of pull on hi start
> for two meter plane.
> Thanks, Tony
>
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