Lucky you didn't stall it on the line with the subsequent nosedive while the bungee is still pulling. You need to launch horizontal with more speed. Looks like the man throwing the plane pulls the tail down causing this ridiculous angle.
You almost stalled that glider. Scary. The guy didn know how to throw when bungee pulls - this is tricky and few ppl know how to. The solution is even stronger winch.
It must be able to give some 3G lateral to the plane.
That was lame. You need way more power and height. Ideally the sailplane should go straigth up above your head, or even behind you, then it is a good launch.
I've bungeed this size sailplane, it is tricky. a more level or slightly nose down throw using both hands at the pod and boom, will be more predictable. I have a 4 meter ASW-28 and, due to previous bad experiences with other sailplanes this size, i wouldn't even think of doing this! But your plane is super efficient and your skills are excellent!!
I am the owner and thanks for the comments regarding the Launch and flying.... Yes it was perhaps not the best decision I ever made, but I have made worse ones when it comes to Bungee Launches ( Alex also has a video of me Launching \Crashing a DG 1000 somewhere, either here or on Meta Cafe). Anyhow, the ASH is still flying and doing well. I love this Glider!
wow thats a dodgy take off. i think ur meant to just let go of model not run with it as far as i know lol. gota b careful that dont come off bungy and tail land into the ground. but good flying though.
Both valid points, but that is not the reason for his "near miss". Everyone knows that you should take off directly into wind if at all possible, thus ensuring the highest possible airspeed to prevent stalling. This launch was made across and slightly down wind, a very danagerous move with such a beautiful sailplane. For evidence: see the direction the parachute is blown upon it's release.
very nice glider...i am a beginer so i just got the cularis but in the future for sure ill go for one like this it looks like its a great sailplane to fly.
Lucky you didn't stall it on the line with the subsequent nosedive while the bungee is still pulling. You need to launch horizontal with more speed. Looks like the man throwing the plane pulls the tail down causing this ridiculous angle.
fgroen1225 2 months ago
You almost stalled that glider. Scary. The guy didn know how to throw when bungee pulls - this is tricky and few ppl know how to. The solution is even stronger winch.
It must be able to give some 3G lateral to the plane.
krbosak 5 months ago
That was lame. You need way more power and height. Ideally the sailplane should go straigth up above your head, or even behind you, then it is a good launch.
TirianB 10 months ago
@TirianB You're confusing scale gliders with F3J gliders. The force from a slow takeoff with an F3J would cripple a scale plane.
sterby1 6 months ago
Wow, that actually looks like a real winch launch for about two seconds. :D Im impressed.
SimonJetRDAF 10 months ago
4:04 High alpha :D
Matcham11 11 months ago
Where is the gear? I hate hi starts teiy are soo dangerous! Nice video.
MrJoggl 1 year ago
that bungee doesn't seem thick enough, bit of a dodgy launch
nice glider
ehandford 1 year ago
no propeller or fan?
XdarkmischiefX 2 years ago
how can they not know that would happen? slopers
learntoflywell 2 years ago
When u launched it i was like: FUCK NOOOOOOOOOOO!
and then: aaaaaaaah....
Aerolipe111 2 years ago
what happens when you cant see the plane anymore ??
Reson11 2 years ago
@Reson11
ha ha your fucked
BANGERS68 2 years ago
Very nice plane,... also a nice hi start.
bittersoulsleeping 2 years ago
I'm impressed that a hi-start lifted that - I don't know why I'm impressed...maybe the last hi-start I had just wasn't a good one.
pmgodfrey 2 years ago
sehr nice.
scmbyhbk 2 years ago
I've bungeed this size sailplane, it is tricky. a more level or slightly nose down throw using both hands at the pod and boom, will be more predictable. I have a 4 meter ASW-28 and, due to previous bad experiences with other sailplanes this size, i wouldn't even think of doing this! But your plane is super efficient and your skills are excellent!!
s9523pink 2 years ago
I am the owner and thanks for the comments regarding the Launch and flying.... Yes it was perhaps not the best decision I ever made, but I have made worse ones when it comes to Bungee Launches ( Alex also has a video of me Launching \Crashing a DG 1000 somewhere, either here or on Meta Cafe). Anyhow, the ASH is still flying and doing well. I love this Glider!
Dave
soarntz 2 years ago
wow thats a dodgy take off. i think ur meant to just let go of model not run with it as far as i know lol. gota b careful that dont come off bungy and tail land into the ground. but good flying though.
vickishortland 2 years ago
you just can't let go of this and expect to launch itself on a hi-start, you need to give it a good push... unless you are using a powered winch.
h2oreactor 2 years ago
When landing I see flaps but no crow... is it indeed a crow setup or is he landing with only flaps?
I have an ASW-28 and am wondering if I should set up flapperons or spoilerons for landing.
helipilot727 2 years ago
he is using crow. The ailerons go up only a little. This slows it down pretty good
IFlyTailies 2 years ago
@IFlyTailies
kingview 1 year ago
Heavy Model. Bungee looks like it is only just coping. Very nice flying though. Thanks for sharing
tjtg 2 years ago
I live in Colombia, south america,,
Is there a webpage I can look at?
santiagotor 3 years ago
Where can I buy a glider that size?
santiagotor 3 years ago
that depends on where you live
IFlyTailies 3 years ago
are you using slope lift?
paulkazjack 3 years ago
yes, about 10mph wind
IFlyTailies 3 years ago
You almost crashed the nice 26 at the start! To avoid that, please hold the glider at the tail, not in the middle of the body.
privatiersliving 3 years ago
No he never nearly crashed it, it just needed a little bit more wind speed as it's a heavy model.
crazydale 3 years ago
Both valid points, but that is not the reason for his "near miss". Everyone knows that you should take off directly into wind if at all possible, thus ensuring the highest possible airspeed to prevent stalling. This launch was made across and slightly down wind, a very danagerous move with such a beautiful sailplane. For evidence: see the direction the parachute is blown upon it's release.
mellived 3 years ago
Yeah, i was impressed too with such a "high alpha departure" - looked like a russian Sukhoi using vectored thrust, hehehehe...
cmtecarvalho 3 years ago
very nice glider...i am a beginer so i just got the cularis but in the future for sure ill go for one like this it looks like its a great sailplane to fly.
ntinos54 4 years ago
Do you mind told us the total weight of this glider (include the battery,servo,lead etc..)
kingview 4 years ago
about 10.5 lbs
IFlyTailies 4 years ago
Do this plane has a air brake?
kingview 4 years ago
It comes with an airbrake setup, but the owner chose not to install these. He uses crow for landing.
IFlyTailies 4 years ago