So cool a video...I'm just getting into RC sailplanes, building one now from an old Sterling kit. What a coincidence: I flew actual Salto H101AZ and did aerobatics in it at Blairstown, NJ and competed in some competitions...It's since been turned into a jet powered craft. To see that beautiful Salto RC sailplane of yours.....So cool!
Took a while but finally getting it all together. In Thailand and not to many tow planes available. The only way to get my bigger gliders into the air. Thanks for the video
Okay I've pretty much completed mine. It all fits inside a bucket. I deviated on the release stake making it from a 38mm wide flat steel. My theory is it won't rotate and will hold the correct angle for the quick release. Thanks again for working out all these measurements, Stephane.
les powell and myself are anxious to give them a try.. thank you for both building one for each of us but also for the time to perfect the bungee launch for large powered gliders it is much preferred over the rolling dolly when on grass only areas........dolly works fine on ashfault but too risky on grass............see you soon for pick up mid december
Thank you for the video. It was great to watch. As someone interested in getting into scale gliders. I learnt a lot. Where can the quick release be picked up from?
I used an "L" hook at the bottom of the aircraft and a key ring loop at the end of the bungy. Came off every time it reached the apex. Works like a charm. No release needed.
Whenever I use a bungee, I go for as steep a start as possible without looping, a bit like flying a kite. I don’t use a quick release or measure the stretch distance, just hope I don’t break anything or pull the wings off!
Good job you thought of the Bag that would have never crossed my Mind!
Glad it was helpful!
So cool a video...I'm just getting into RC sailplanes, building one now from an old Sterling kit. What a coincidence: I flew actual Salto H101AZ and did aerobatics in it at Blairstown, NJ and competed in some competitions...It's since been turned into a jet powered craft. To see that beautiful Salto RC sailplane of yours.....So cool!
Thanks, Stephane. This video will save me alot of time tuning the set up.
Took a while but finally getting it all together. In Thailand and not to many tow planes available. The only way to get my bigger gliders into the air. Thanks for the video
Okay I've pretty much completed mine. It all fits inside a bucket. I deviated on the release stake making it from a 38mm wide flat steel. My theory is it won't rotate and will hold the correct angle for the quick release. Thanks again for working out all these measurements, Stephane.
My pleasure John, see you in two weeks
Very cool! Enjoying the pictures you have been posting on Facebook of your outings. Hope you are doing well friend.
les powell and myself are anxious to give them a try.. thank you for both building one for each of us but also for the time to perfect the bungee launch for large powered gliders it is much preferred over the rolling dolly when on grass only areas........dolly works fine on ashfault but too risky on grass............see you soon for pick up mid december
Thank you for the video. It was great to watch. As someone interested in getting into scale gliders. I learnt a lot. Where can the quick release be picked up from?
Look for a snap shackle. They are available at marine shops and are used for spinnaker sails.
I used an "L" hook at the bottom of the aircraft and a key ring loop at the end of the bungy. Came off every time it reached the apex. Works like a charm. No release needed.
Very nice... Where did you get quick release?
a quick search on a search engine for KONG Quick Release 525 should give you several options
@@StephaneRuelle Yep.. Amazon had one.. Thanks
@@StephaneRuelle In the past we just used my OBER F3B winch...
Did you use a #1 or #2 for that bungee?
How are you making the hook on the aircraft mate.
some simple 1.5mm music wire bent in shape as z bend
Did you add the motor on that Salto or is that a kit?
Hey stephane may i know whats that release hook called?
It is a quick release
How does one buy the right numerical tension weight when the hobby shops sell tubing by small, medium, and large?
It has a motor! Why not just throw it?
“I’m not talking just to make the wind blow around “.
I'm not sure I get it, why not spin up the prop and throw it? 🤷♂️ That's what I do..
IMHO: I WOULD POSITION THE RELEASE STAKE BEHIND THE AIRCRAFT, AND, THUS AVOID HAVING THE PLANE ROLL OVER IT!... [=> YOU COULD DO THIS BETTER]
That's pretty complicated for the typical power flower to get the hang of ...especially using a reprobate brain ..
This is too painful to watch ,..the audio is terrible
Whenever I use a bungee, I go for as steep a start as possible without looping, a bit like flying a kite. I don’t use a quick release or measure the stretch distance, just hope I don’t break anything or pull the wings off!