Re: Indoor Towline Glider in Mini-Dome

From: <vhacker_at_pol.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:14:47 -0400 (EDT)

Tapio Afew years ago I was in contact with Kai Halsas. Do you knowof him
 Hack

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> All tis discussion reminds me of one of the first indoor models that I
> built as a teenager. A simple, japanese tissue covered PP-type model,
> with a offset towhook. That is a simple way to circle-tow the model, the
> hook is to the inside of the curve, thus the pull forward opposites the
> rudder, while pull down tends to increase the turn. With a simple
> pull-release hook (the hook on the model is a closed loop, and the
> "ring" at the towline end is not closed, but has two ends of the wire
> touching each other so that a pull strong enough slips the "ring" off
> the hook). Thes the line keeps attached, until a sharp pull releases the
> model. This kind of setup can be used in outdoor models, of course
> indoor there are no thermals and thus no need to circle-tow...
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> I used to lie on my back in the living room, and circle-tow my model
> above me. But found no thermals so I got bored pretty quickly... :)
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> -Tapio-
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