With an F3B winch and mono filament we have measured launches up to 350meters, about 1100 feet. But the average is much closer to 900 feet. Measured with laser ranging binoculars. (From Base B, straight overhead).
D. Anne Thompson Sr. Member Technical Staff Platform Products Group Products Group/Engineering 510 749-2029 (office) 510 604-9124 (cell) http://windriver.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Eddie Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 4:26 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [RCSE] Launch height .. > > Hi Guys .... when you launch on your ford long shaft motors > with your non stretch line what would your best height be ? > Assuming a good F3b model and no drag from your > line retrievers. I don't want a guess a test using a > LoLo would be > nice. > > Eddie the Eagle > in sunny South Australia > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send > "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and > unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with > MIME turned off. > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
