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Laboratory
Welcome to "Laboratory". Here we learn to apply the art and science of Hand Launch Aerobatics. The skills learned here can be for both the flying field as well as in the shop, so Laboratory can be Flight Lab or Shop Lab. "Laboratory" is simply the hands-on or detailed application. Click on a link in the list below to learn about some of the specific techniques or tools used in the art and science of Hand Launch Aerobatics. Laboratory is HOW TO BUILD AND FLY HLAerobatic radio controlled models.
Conceptual Design | Shop Safety | Batteries | Core Preparation | Leading Edges | Lightening Holes | Spars | Wing Rods | Radio Install | Finger Holes | Heat Shrink Covering | Carbon Reinforcing | Building Elevons | Covering Elevons | Hinging Elevons | Push Rods | Wing Tips | Flight Safety | Launching | Landing | Learning | Basic Maneuvers | Nose Job | TreeRetrieve | Catching | Advanced Maneuvers | Teaching
The sections presented here are arranged in order of execution for building a foam flying wing Hand Launch Glider. By following these steps in the order that they are listed, a standard combat foam flying wing may be converted into an extremely aerobatic hand launch glider, ideal for performing Hand Launch Aerobatics, Small Site RC flying and Dynamic Soaring ("DSing"), as well as the Slope Soaring that your foam flying was meant for to begin with. This presentation is more detailed than the typical instruction manual that may come with a combat or thermal foam flying wing. This is because when built to stock specification as per the directions that come with the kit, most kits will fall far short of the performance needed for effective Hand Launch Aerobatics.
It is typically easiest to build according to the kit instructions, and as a result your model will not maneuver as well or stay up as long in no wind from a hand launch. If you are a novice, you should probably build your first model according to the directions that come with the kit. If you have already built a radio controlled foam flying wing and you are learning to fly it, you should start a HLAerobatic glider now to have it ready when your current model starts wearing out. If your are a more advanced builder and pilot seeking even greater detail than is presented here, viewers are directed to the "Introduction to Hand Launch Aerobatics" book available in the HLAerobatics STORE.
Some of these Lab Pages have text and/or still imagery only, some may also have links to one or more video clips. An explanation of each Lab topic is given in the text and an explanation of any video clips is given before the option to down load. You can also learn more about many ofthe Hand Launch Aerobatic models shown here in the LAB by clicking on the Airplanes section at the top of this page. The light weight parts and specialty tools shown in these sections are available in the Hand Launch Aerobatics STORE. For web site feedback, contact the Site-Admin at SiteAdmin. Be sure to leave you e-mail address if you would like a response.