I too flew my Sidewinder for the first time today. I was a little unsure about that first test throw, so I tossed it javelin style first. The sides of the fuse felt waaaay too soft for that, but I just wanted to make sure it was trimmed. I used a P-Mix on the Futaba to give some rudder compensation, then I grabbed the wing like it shows in the manual, spun and flung. Awesome launch in progress. I only had time for a few throws, since I had driven down to Trenton from the Meadowlands, worked and still had to drive back and pack everything at the hotel. There just happened to be a great field next to the post office I will be working at for the next couple of days. Funny how there is just enough time for one more launch...and another..ok, just 1 more. I will have to add a little tail weight and check the pull/pull lines (first time using them and wasn't sure how tight to make them). I like the plane almost as much as my original balsa skinned Monarch. Of course, that one NEVER launched like this. Wiggle your sticks David Judson on the road again, Pittsburgh next week > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [RCSE] higher than ever > > Finally, I found the time to finish my Sidewinders and get out and fly em. > This was my first time ever with a DHL. After about 30 minutes I was > launching higher than ever. The CG, throw rates and launch preset in the > instructions were right on. Thanks Denny, it is gonna be a great contest > season. > > See ya in Baltimore > Bruce Davidson > Louisville, KY RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
