Rocket launcher for sailplanes???

[bearcat]

Check out this website. It was recommended by Kim. I like this Phoenix sailplane. It launches with a model rocket motor. Unfortunately, I don't see any movies on this site, but I will check on You Tube.

skykingrcproducts.com/rcplanes/bob_parks_kits.html

Now this is an interesting alternative to a high-start. The high start has a fairly strong pull, so if it can handle that, I'm sure it can handle a rocket motor. How high would it go? that's the question. But it sure would be a BLAST to launch, wouldn't it?
(Yes, pun is intended).

I'm thinking of experimenting with my Gentle Lady. All I need is a reloadable rocket tube, and I can probably get that with a model rocket kit. They even come with their own parachutes!

Interesting idea, Kim?

[bearcat]

[bearcat]

This one is more like mine. In fact, from the looks of it, it's even the same type of sailplane, a Gentle Lady. It's just been retrofitted for a rocket motor. Looks a little underpowered, but still, all I can say is OH MY GAWD.



You'd definitely want to keep a fire extinguisher on hand too. Look at the dry grass field he launched from. Almost looks like Gavilan Field.