Glider Carrier

[jcyr1]

Does anyone know where I can get a carrier that releases a glider at altitude.
Tower had them at one time, but am unable to find it in their catalog.
John

[Mr.Me]

build one with some lite ply rubber bands and a servo.

Regards,

Nick

[Phoebusflyer]

I thought that was what a Hi-start was for?????????

[Mr.Me]

well what if you don't have one?

[kentuckyglider]

well what if you don't have one?

I'm not exactly sure what is meant by carrier, but if it means a device to piggyback a glider on a larger, powered plane, a hi-start is better for two reasons:
1. You don't need a 2nd pilot for the other plane.
2. It's cheaper than a 2nd plane.

KG

[Mr.Me]

but it's not as fun...
i have a wild stick and i use it as my workhorse, i've strapped free flight gliders and parachutes to batteries...it's alot more fun than using a hi start to, say, launch a parachute or something.

Regards,

Nick

[Phoebusflyer]

OK, someone had one on E-bay not long ago. Maybe they will have another. As far as cheaper, you don't need anyone else or another radio if you use a hi-start. All that is, is a 5/16" surgical hose a hundred feet long with 400 feet of monofilament fishing line with a stake on the hose end, a ring in the middle to connect it, and a ring on the mono end with a piece of ribbon tied to the mono about a foot under the ring for drag. It ain't too expensive!!!

[jtprouty]

Hi All,

I found two of the Hangar 9 piggyback carriers at our local hobby shop - both on sale! I picked one up for John and there is one left. If anyone is interested let me know and I'll get the other one too. Cost is $16.00 + shipping. Original cost is $23 and some change. I'm charging what they cost me - not marking up the price so I someone wants on just let me know and we'll work out the details.

Happy flying,

Jimmy