Hand-launch golf
Article Abstract:
The League of Silent Flight held the first Hand-Launch Golf tournament on July 21, 1992. The competition took place on a golf green, but model gliders replaced golf clubs and balls. Also included are directions for constructing a stand to store a model sailplane.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
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Crosswind launches, antenna installation
Article Abstract:
Crosswind launches require controlling the airplane from the side and keeping the model pointed upwind. Careful monitoring of wind shifts is always a good idea. A Nyrod tube technique for inserting an antenna into a fuselage is also shown.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1993
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Safety with towlines
Article Abstract:
Several safety guidelines for launching model gliders from winches are discussed. The guidelines cover pre-launch maintenance of winches as well as proper parachute selection.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1995
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