Handlaunch gliders are evolving so rapidly one can barely keep up. Paul spent this summer learning about the latest planes, equipment, and installation techniques and he is sharing what he learned with you in his new DVD the Handlaunch Tech Lab. The cool thing about this DVD is that even if you don't fly HLG's, the tips and information on 2.4 radio systems, RDS, lithium batteries, and installation techniques can be applied to most sailplanes.
Paul first does a complete build out of the Swedish-designed Sirius, THE rock-star competition glider of 2009. He will show you how to fit out it's all moulded kevlar Disser wing with a super tight top drive flaperon system using the latest digital servos. You will learn how to make a light weight spring return drive set up for the elevator, and how to install asymmetric rudder blades in a moulded fuselage. Rotary Drive systems are popular for driving flaperons and I teach some tips on how to make this complicated but aerodynamically clean system work perfectly.
The best part of the install is the tutorial on how to use the new 2.4 ghz radio systems in all carbon fuselages. 2.4 systems offer many advantages over FM systems but you need to know the tricks, and that's what he shares with you. Paul uses the new Spektrum 6250 superlight receiver designed for all carbon fuses and you see it in action.
Another trend is to use lithium cells for power as digital servos and 2.4 receivers need lots of clean power to operate. Paul covers all of the basics on what cells to use, how to regulate the voltage properly, and safe charging procedures. This section
is very educational.
We all have older gliders that still fly well but are in need of some updating. Paul takes an older XP-4 (the same one he built in the HLG Building Clinic) and update it with new fins, updated digital servos, 2.4 radio, and modified boom that will make it launch and handle much better.
After all of the lab work, it's out to the flying field for some 2.4 range check procedures, fail-safe programming, and Paul talks about flying rudderless planes and the lessons he has learned to fly them effectively. He even does some thermaling with the Sirius and you get to hear what he is doing as he flies.
As with my other building clinics, you get detailed instruction on high quality video that makes learning about the latest techniques really easy. Once you see Paul do things the right way, it is easy for you duplicate what he does.
Things You Will Learn More About:
• Setting Up Rudderless Planes • Prepping Hollow Moulded Wings • Installing 2.4 Radio Set Ups • Installing RDS Systems • How To Use Lithium Power • Spring Return Elevators • Upgrading Older Planes • Lipo Charging • Range Checking • And Much More
