Archive of the Yahoo! Groups mailing list for the Bug hand-launch glider 2002-2018
Extend the CF tube spar to the wingtips, change the V-tail to a + tail.
From Allan Wright · November 20, 2008 1:11 PM
Has anyone done this? Tips appreciated.
From msmi8195 · November 19, 2008 1:52 PM
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From Ludo de Jager · November 2, 2008 4:56 AM
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From dmn1003@aol.com · October 31, 2008 8:48 PM
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From tmcpacific · June 12, 2008 12:58 AM
Hey Ken, Yes, I am in the USA, in MD. I ll have a gander at those sites, thanks. I just found another LHS that has a MUCH better selection than another in my
From jm_cyclist · May 4, 2008 9:15 PM
Hi Justin: It is a big Universe. Which galacy are you in? System, planet, nation, state, and city might also help. Assuming you are in the USA, you might
From Ken Holden · May 2, 2008 5:34 PM
Good day all, My name is Justin and I recently purchased a set of Bug plans and am now looking to start procuring necessary materials. My LHS as some carbon
From jm_cyclist · May 2, 2008 11:58 AM
The bug would be a bit tight in an average rec center. It s more at home in a golf dome, etc. I would recommend a small foam flying wing like the boomer.
From Allan Wright · March 3, 2008 9:34 AM
The club is in Rochester. They fly Tuesday nights in the gym at a place called The Rec Center. They also get to fly within the same building out on the indoor
From dr56yhn · March 1, 2008 11:53 AM
The Bug is so light, the floors won t be a any more a problem than the ground. You ll probably catch it most times anyways - indoors is good for catching
From Paul Johnson · March 1, 2008 9:43 AM
... We have a very large indoor space here in Sao Paulo (http://youtube.com/results?search_query=ibirapuera+e-voo&search_type=) and I ve flown my Gambler there
From Gustavo Exel · March 1, 2008 4:21 AM
So I came upon this group while I was looking for a small HLG to use indoors during the very cold winter months here in Minnesota. I have a 2M plane for
From dr56yhn · February 29, 2008 9:59 AM
Guess what, I just found my June Issue of RCM with the BUG on the front cover!!.... John wrote: I uploaded
From ALBERT DREW · November 13, 2007 11:24 PM
I uploaded a text file of the original RCM construction article in the files section of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BugHLG called Bugarticle.txt The photos
From John · November 13, 2007 8:52 PM
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From Steven Reed · August 26, 2007 9:51 PM
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From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · August 11, 2007 10:11 PM
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From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · August 11, 2007 10:09 PM
I have both types but I fly the standard tail ( Rudder, Elevator ) a lot more than the V tail. It turns a lot tighter and I get a better launch with it also.
From Steven Reed · July 28, 2007 9:08 AM
So which is more fun to fly? I was playing with the FMS model and found it to be incredibly acrobatics, but I am not sure how realistic it is. I am planning
From John Cinadr · July 26, 2007 12:00 PM
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From Steven Reed · July 21, 2007 10:38 AM
Will some body guide me / mail me Redio Control Circuit 1) Receiver 2) Transmitter of 500 MTR range & 7-8 channgels I will be very thankful to him/her. Thanks
From belokarsp · July 3, 2007 7:45 AM
Sorry J but i think you slightly misinterperted the jist of what i was saying. Namely that provision of a more acurate section with say 1/32nd sheet interim
From Robert Draycott (Rob D) · June 11, 2007 7:11 PM
I agree. I think even the cross tail spoils the original design. I have a V tail bug that launches perfectly well in SAL mode. It s more fun than alost any
From John Godwin · June 11, 2007 4:22 AM
The fact that there are higher performing hand launch gliders is not a NEW piece of information. The key here is that for very little money and time, the Bug
From John · June 10, 2007 12:58 PM
Feel compelled to drop a bomb regarding the bug and the recent threads re extended wingspan to bring down the wingloading. Could we all just take one HUGE step
From Robert Draycott (Rob D) · June 10, 2007 3:39 AM
hi i wanna build some glider,plane etc if u have any sort of information send me thnks
From honey1209278 · May 27, 2007 4:27 AM
I have been working on my own set of pod and boom systems for micro and std size hlg s. Using articles such as the BUG, Nipper, apogee,taboo,Xterm, and
From kd3oh · March 19, 2007 5:35 PM
hello iam felipe from argentina i write a little inglish sorry. I want the wing plans to buil one some one can give me that in dwg format or smilar thanks
From felipe · February 26, 2007 1:24 PM
I agree. I ve put mine in pretty hard and the part that always breaks is the hold down screw mount in the trailing edge of the fuze. I SAL and it takes the
From robert_trim2000 · January 19, 2007 12:09 PM
I think you may find that a 1/8 c/f tube is too stiff to follow the l/e contour as well. Even a wooden dowel needs to be carefully bent. John
From John Godwin · January 19, 2007 4:01 AM
A 1/8 dowel is lighter than a similar size cf tube and the dowel is plenty strong enough and bumb resistant and cheaper too. The 1/8 diameter provides a
From John · January 18, 2007 1:22 PM
... It s not a dumb idea and could be done easily. However, 1/8 dowel is cheap, readily available, very light and very easy to work with. In my opinion there
From Del Brom · January 17, 2007 11:01 PM
Thanks John - I failed to look in the Misc Photo file - my goof. Another question I didn t find an answer to while searching the messages - has anyone used a
From jimmy_otool · January 15, 2007 1:27 PM
Jimmy, Welcome. Here s a photo from the bughlg group website showing the dimensions. http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/BugHLG/photos/view/36e8?b=5 You can check
From John Gallagher · January 14, 2007 1:18 PM
Just got the bug plan from RCM - I d like to build it cross tail - What are the basic demensions for the tail that are recommended? Do they need any
From jimmy_otool · January 13, 2007 2:52 PM
I have the standard V tail Bug, (photos in John s Bug photo folder). I launch side arm. I patched one wingtip with 0.8mm ply. I hold it between thumb and
From John Godwin · January 12, 2007 4:19 AM
Hi John: Do you launch it javelin style or sidearm? Dave ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
From Mostly Dave · January 10, 2007 8:53 AM
The Bug was the first HLG I built. Since then I have made a Gambler Plus and an Apogee. Both flew somewhat better than the Bug. But the Bug is the most fun to
From John Godwin · January 10, 2007 7:52 AM
Carl Dowdy, I m the moderator of this group. We contacted each other a while back concerning the RCM plans service. Unfortunatly I lost you re email address
From John · December 30, 2006 5:24 PM
What a beauty! Ludo
From dejagerludo · December 15, 2006 5:50 AM
... i know :) i added some pictures, what you want to know? covering is painted doculam. i don t have that plane anymore but it sure needs more dihedral.
From kolluppi · December 14, 2006 10:59 AM
Hello, does anybody know samething about the Kolluppi s BUG that appears in the photo albums of this group call miscellaneus? thank you Andrea
From martiand1971 · November 24, 2006 5:41 AM
hello, thank you for your quik response. ok,in attacment you can find the two VSD files please export those files to Visio 2002 release and DWG or DXF(I have
From andreadipiacenza@iol.it · November 24, 2006 2:42 AM
I can, I have (I think..) the latest version of Visio. I can export those files to 2002 release or maybe DWG or DXF. E-mail me those files... crodwil at gmail
From Ricardo Rodriguez W. · November 23, 2006 3:48 PM
hello, I download the two Big Bug tail (and wing)2005.vsd, but I have the older release:Microsoft Visio Professional 2002. Is there someone that can help me
From martiand1971 · November 23, 2006 5:56 AM
Hello, I m writing from Italy. I have a little problem: I download th two files .vsd of the BIG BUG 2005: BIG BUG TAIL 2005.VSD AND BIG BUG WING 2005.VSD, but
From martiand1971 · November 23, 2006 5:50 AM
The thumb-on-control-stick is the method I use. Are you sure you want a Stylus? The Stylus is an old design and close to one of the heaviest transmitters
From John Gallagher · November 20, 2006 8:27 PM
Just don t tell her that you can do it rather coursely just by holding the rudder stick over with your thumb. On Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:34:29 -0000
From paul@bigcolorsigns.com · November 20, 2006 5:17 PM
Yep, cross tail. Cool. thanks for the tips. I knew there was a compelling reason to get that new Stylus radio. Oh honey.... look, my radio needs a switch on
From robert_trim2000 · November 13, 2006 2:34 PM
... I have a conventional V-tail Bug with which I can do a SAL. Just grip it by the wingtip and cast it up into the air. I find it s better to launch upwards
From John Godwin · November 19, 2006 10:53 AM
I assume you built it cross-tail. You MUST give outside rudder on launch, so if you re launching with your right hand, give it right rudder. No rudder might be
From paul@bigcolorsigns.com · November 12, 2006 6:49 PM
The BUG is really fun to fly, but not to DL launch. Leaves the hand and then inverts as it goes up. Any thoughts on how to keep it right-side-up while
From robert_trim2000 · November 12, 2006 12:36 PM
It s a hardwood dowel. John paul@bigcolorsigns.com wrote: You re correct. Don t use balsa. On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:32:47 -0000 ... Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo!
From John Gallagher · November 11, 2006 7:46 PM
You re correct. Don t use balsa. On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 02:32:47 -0000
From paul@bigcolorsigns.com · November 11, 2006 11:36 AM
Hi guys im build a bug for sal and was wondering if you use balsa for the leading edge or something a little stronger?? balsa dowel is hard to come by here in
From krisch1972 · November 10, 2006 9:32 PM
... I found it available for download here: http://www.modelbouwforum.nl/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=37550 If that´s copyrighted material (I don´t know if it is)
From Gustavo Exel · October 4, 2006 4:05 PM
I have 2 questions : 1. Where I can find Bug plans ?? 2. Are they free download ?? I can t find them - My friend on polish group have asked the man who show
From ertman_176 · October 4, 2006 7:55 AM
Thanks to both of you for the help. It would have been real interesting if I hadn t asked! Clif ... From: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com
From Clif Lowry · August 26, 2006 12:44 AM
That way of looking at it which Jim used is the easiest: - for rudder think of the surfaces as if both were rotated to vertical... - for elevator rotate them
From Gustavo Exel · August 25, 2006 1:43 PM
They both go right for right rudder.
From Jim Selikoff · August 25, 2006 12:01 PM
This is probably pretty basic, but I can t find any verification. If I m viewing the Bug from behind, how should the elevators move for a right turn. Left
From clockman67 · August 24, 2006 10:38 PM
... Please read shoulders where I wrote elbow ...
From Gustavo Exel · August 22, 2006 8:37 AM
Ernesto, SAL = Side Arm Launch. SAL launch is a discus launch limited to a 130 degrees turn (approximately). Since the turn angle is small, you can do it
From Gustavo Exel · August 21, 2006 9:45 AM
Ernesto, Go to the Bug yahoo website (see link at bottom of this post). In the Galagher folder of the Photo page, look at the two photos labeled SAL 1 and SAL
From John Gallagher · August 21, 2006 12:02 AM
Hi John, I will began my BUG construction. What about SAL launch??? Could you explain to me?? Thanks in advance Ernesto Argentina Ernesto Calderon La Plata
From Ernesto Calderon · August 20, 2006 10:08 AM
I uploaded a Microsoft Word version of the Bug Construction Article- bugarticle2.doc in the files section http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BugHLG/files/ John
From John · August 18, 2006 9:50 PM
August 16th was a Great soaring day. I was flying from a Cinema Multiplex parking lot (huge - parking for 12 theaters) a couple of miles from my apartment.
From John · August 18, 2006 7:10 PM
The last page of the construction article is missing. I ll look for a copy. In the files section there is an article on building a 35 span bug wing. I
From John Gallagher · August 18, 2006 6:38 PM
I have the original RCM article. Would that help? Steven Reed wrote: Anyone have a complete article on how to build the Bug.
From donald madro · August 18, 2006 4:59 PM
Anyone have a complete article on how to build the Bug. The Construction article seems to stop at the wing and I can t find my master copy from when I build my
From Steven Reed · August 18, 2006 11:43 AM
Hi John, Thanks by the info. Ernesto ... I ve actually used the 3/16 ID rubber but I have to be very careful to limit how far I stretch the rubber. You can
From Ernesto · August 16, 2006 7:31 AM
Ernesto, I made a couple of mistakes in the post. The tower hobbies link should have been : http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXE637&P=7 This is
From John Gallagher · August 15, 2006 1:12 AM
Ernesto, Here s some that should work. http://www.nesail.com/detail.php?productID=869 http://www.nesail.com/detail.php?productID=877
From John Gallagher · August 14, 2006 7:53 PM
Hello all, could anyone indicate to me what size must to have the Hi-start if I chocice this option for launch. How long the rubber (and size) How long the
From Ernesto · August 14, 2006 2:04 PM
Ernesto. Yes. The Bug can be launched with a highstart. You just have to make sure that the highstart rubber is the right size for the small Bug. A lot of
From John Gallagher · August 10, 2006 10:57 AM
Thanks Hannes for your answer. You call Javelin type to traditional way to throw gliders? May be the BUG launch with Hi-Start? Thanks again ... use side ...
From Ernesto · August 9, 2006 1:04 PM
Hi Ernesto, It all depends on how you plan to launch your Bug. If you plan to use side arm (discus) launch then use the cruciform as it is much better for the
From Hannes Jansen van Rensburg · August 8, 2006 3:53 PM
Hi all, I will began to build my BUG. Could anyone said to me if is recommended the tail V or regular (estab. + rudder). I have the aleiron function in my RC
From Ernesto · August 8, 2006 1:16 PM
Anyone do any experiments with a different airfoil on a bug? Maybe one of the Drela airfoils?
From John · August 7, 2006 7:46 PM
This too Steve ... From: keith_666ca To: Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 6:24 PM Subject: [BugHLG] plans ...
From Steve Wheeler · June 8, 2006 3:17 AM
There was a short kit in which I did the cad work and an associate did everything else. The kit contained laser cut wood, carbon spars and carbon fuselage pod.
From paul@bigcolorsigns.com · June 6, 2006 10:57 PM
Sorry for the dumb question...but what exactly is a short kit? Thanks, chris __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?
From Fishie · June 6, 2006 4:37 PM
There is no short kit available but it does sound like a good idea. The problem is that most of us have modified the design to add a rib on each side to come
From gldrgidr@comcast.net · June 5, 2006 5:57 PM
Hi, Does a short kit of the bug exists ? Damien ... -- Damien Raczy -- tel : (+687) 78 20 52 -- http://www.nouvelle-caledonie.org/aero
From Damien Raczy · June 4, 2006 9:06 PM
... The plans will probably never be public domain. Even if RCM plans service goes completely out of business, the Bug designer Carl Dowdy is the one who owns
From John · June 4, 2006 6:05 PM
Are the plans in the public domain yet,I get no reply from the distributor.
From keith_666ca · June 4, 2006 1:24 PM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /BUG
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · June 3, 2006 6:17 PM
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the BugHLG group. File : /BUG
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · June 3, 2006 6:14 PM
Ernesto, Use Hitec HS-50 servos (or another manufacturer s servo if no larger or heavier). Many people put a piece of carbon in the wingtip to sidearm launch
From paul@bigcolorsigns.com · May 11, 2006 5:08 PM
Hi again, In order to have some idea, could anyone indicated the best way to launv¿ch the BUG?? Any webpage or article about the question??? Thanks again
From Ernesto · May 11, 2006 8:26 AM
Hi all, I will began to make my BUG, the question is that I have a Futaba Skysport-6A RC and the servos are bigger than the plan indicate. Could you recomend
From Ernesto · May 11, 2006 7:57 AM
... No washout in mine works great... Ago
From ziogustin · May 10, 2006 4:03 PM
hey have somebody put washout on bug wings?? how much?? kind regards Edwin Zea
From edwinzea · May 1, 2006 6:05 PM
RCM is still selling plans! I copied the below from a posting on RC Groups in the Sailplane Forum http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=509568 So
From Bob Goldsmith · April 28, 2006 10:29 AM
hey some body can please tell me how to join the two wings?? it is only GF?? kind regards Happy fligths Edwin
From edwinzea · April 26, 2006 5:43 PM
Hi I am trying to build a bug but is difficult or almost imposible to find the plans, someone can give me some idea of the total lenght, wing area, root and
From edwinzea · April 26, 2006 11:50 AM
It s a selig 3014. We have a problem. RCM plans service has closed. We no longer have a source for the Bug plans. Does any one know Carl Dowdy s email ?
From gldrgidr@comcast.net · April 25, 2006 8:49 PM
Hi everybody somebody knows wich profile the bug use?? kind regards Edwin Zea
From edwinzea · April 25, 2006 4:46 PM