Roo Hawkins Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 hi guys and ladies it has only been today that this new part of the forum has been started. so what do you think so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callsign Tarnish Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I think there's been rather a lot of threads..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kettle 1 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hi Roo, we've been waiting for ages for a Scale Glider thread and 9 similar threads turn-up in short succession. Mined I do fancy building a Ka8 and I'm looking for a plan or kit for the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Hawkins Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi mark I am pleased your like the new part of the forum. I had only to ask the forum and they set it it up .so thanks to the forum. For the k8 try leser cut sailplanesEdited By Roo Hawkins on 22/03/2018 08:00:51Edited By Roo Hawkins on 22/03/2018 08:01:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callsign Tarnish Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi Roo, question for you if I may, I applaud the enthusiasm for scale gliding but have to ask why we needed so many new threads and why we think these topics weren't already served by the existing gliding section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKid Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I think it's great that Roo started the Scale forum. The Gliders and Gliding section otherwise only had the three forums (G&G, Slope/DS and Flat Field) and most other sites have a scale forum. The scale area of gliding is relatively niche and posts can get lost in the general hubbub of glider chat. Just look on the threads that Roo has posted as "conversation starters" - contribute or do not depending on what interests you or add a new thread if you have a scale matter you want to discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert chamberlain Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 I hope my next project will be a scale or semi scale glider. Here in KANSAS in the US my best approach is to use a "high start" which consists of 100 feet of 7/16 inch O.D. surgical tubing and 400 feet of strong kite string. I do not want to start a project only to find out I could not launch it. Right now I am flying my Bird of time on this with no issues but , of course it is rather light even when using ballast. Any idea how heavy/ wing loading I could get away with? Thanks,,, Bob Chamberlain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert chamberlain Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 when people refer to bungee launch is that the same as "high start"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Yep US=High Start, UK=Bungee Launch Many years ago when I was in Aberdeen and District Soarers (hi guys) we used to meet on the flat occasionally and do bungee and winch launches, some members used to launch their scale vintage gliders, but they didn't get as high as a purpose designed glider and came down pretty quickly. Aerotow would be a better option if you have access to a Tug pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murat Kece 1 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 We still do Frank here in glorious Aberdeen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I had my first proper bungee flights last year with my own model -my previous go had been a couple of flights with a small club glider a few years ago. It's quite alarming how fast the wee glider shoots up there. ? The club -Aberdeen District Soarers - has quite a few active bungee soarers and just last year the electric winch had a couple of outings, plus one member auditioned a piggy back glider "tug". I haven't seen, or tried, proper aerotow (yet). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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