Not really sure which forum this goes in cause it's a little of slope and thermal. I guess it's slope on a rope with some thermal on windy day.

Anyway, I'm trying to get some practice with some video software so I thought I'd share what I have so far. It's a work in progress and as I get more footage, I'll remix the video.

Hope you like it. Please watch in HD and full screen. Video taken with a Galaxy S4.

Scotty

MiniEllipse Catapult Launch 2 (0 min 55 sec)

Catapults are WAY fun adrenaline rushes! The first time I launched a Speedo with only 10' of tubing stretched to 30' (on the slope) my jaw hit the ground.

It's awesome! I usually take three or so planes and end up just using the catapult. Each time I get a little bit more tension on the tubing to find that perfect whistle. :>)

Scotty

We had a guy at our hill back when I started flying that had a 5/8" slope-on-a-rope. It would launch a 60" sloper at insane speeds.

Next time I fly, I'm using my good tubing. ...25 feet of Hosemonster for 3 meter planes. I just hope the tail is glued on good. :>)

Scotty

Attachment is less of a problem than flutter. I've blown the tail off my Talon sloper that way more than once. Sounds like the noise you get blowing a blade of grass between your thumbs like a reed:

FZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz.....*poof*.. (uh oh..)

I definitely need to keep an eye (and ear) out for flutter. I may try to tighten up the linkages a bit more, just to make sure.

Scotty

I've done some catapult launches with my Mini Acacia (same class of airplane as the Mini Ellipse). Lots of fun!

Here's an updated video with some extra clips taken with the Sony AZ1:

MiniEllipse Catapult Launch 3 (2 min 29 sec)

Scotty

Need more on-board launch videos!!!

Seriously though, nice job.