14
WIND
The launch shown in the diagram and pictures assumes a right handed launch with the wind going from right to left. This
launch style is not difficult and with just a little practice launches of over 100 feet are easily achieved.
Launching
FLYING
Grip
Your right index finger and
middle finger should be
wrapped around the peg.
Start position
Foot position 1:
Stand with your left shoulder
into the wind and the right
wing tip on the ground.
Transition
Foot position 2:
Take a long step with your left
foot pulling the plane up and
forward with your right arm.
Rotation
Foot position 3:
Start rotating to the left
keeping the plane flat and your
arm extended.
Stroke
Foot position 4:
This is the second half of the
rotation and the section that is
most responsible for a good
high launch. Do not use too
much arm in this section. Just
let the rotation of your torso
speed the plane up.
Release
Foot position 5:
By this time in the launch the
plane will be trying to climb on
its own. Just release your
fingers and let the plane fly out
of your hand. Try to release
it directly into the wind.
Recovery
Foot position 6:
This last step is just to catch
your balance and watch your
plane climb for the clouds.
The push
The plane will climb between 60 and 80 degrees after release.
When the plane has slowed almost to the point of stopping push
full down elevator to achieve level flight. When this is done at the
right moment the plane will go into horizontal flight with just
enough airspeed to maintain level flight. If it is done too early the
plane will balloon from horizontal flight. If it is done too late the
plane will tail slide.
Note: To view a movie of an actual launch go to:
http://www.greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1070.html
