Archive of the Yahoo! Groups mailing list for the Bug hand-launch glider 2002-2018
That makes me feel a little better then! I guess their is a limit to how light your radio and battery can be without extending the nose to a ridicules length.
From oldtalorcraft · May 17, 2004 6:21 PM
Does Carl Dowdy have e-mail? I d like to get in touch with him. I d like to give him a free set of plans for my Gambler. I figure it s the least I owe him for
From Allan Wright · May 17, 2004 2:52 PM
LOL I used an 830 mAh LiIon cell in my Bug - almost 1 oz.! You ll be in good shape for sure. Al
From Allan Wright · May 17, 2004 2:34 PM
I should not have covered my last Bug . It looks great, but covering the tail added enough weight to the tail that I had to put two 170 li- pos in parallel in
From oldtalorcraft · May 17, 2004 2:29 PM
usual option used over here (UK) is clothes pegs, I think you call them clothes pins in the states. ... bill scott belfast NI ... Email provided by
From BILL SCOTT · May 13, 2004 3:33 AM
... looking for some tags that mount on the board with the numbers and frequency on them dose any one know who makes them. ... best slope sites around.for more
From oldtalorcraft · May 11, 2004 4:59 PM
The small parts slide out boxed at the hardware store has both the nuts and nylon screws John ... I
From John Gospodarek · May 10, 2004 8:05 AM
Thats a good idea. It sounds like it will solve alot of problems. I will try it on my next one.Where did you find nylon nuts that size? Thanks rob
From oldtalorcraft · May 9, 2004 2:49 PM
Hello All I m building a frequency board for are club hear in Utah and I m looking for some tags that mount on the board with the numbers and frequency on them
From Steven Reed · May 9, 2004 12:58 PM
I like to drill out a large hole (with a smaller opening below) and set in a nylon nut. It is easy to set with goop around the edges. No more hassle and never
From John Gospodarek · May 9, 2004 10:30 AM
I just finished my latest bug. I colored it with red food color mixed with 99% isopropyl and was going to poly it, but decided to cover it with trans red
From oldtalorcraft · May 9, 2004 1:24 AM
I had problems drilling a straight hole for my wing hold down screw.I dont have a drill press and the bit would always wander around.The hole would be wallowed
From oldtalorcraft · May 8, 2004 4:00 AM
Does anyone sell a laser cut kit for the Bug?
From vltrucco · May 7, 2004 10:56 PM
To avoid the ca white spots, you could probably color all the balsa prior to glueing. The covering will add weight. John ... Sign up for Internet Service
From John Gallagher · May 7, 2004 10:05 PM
I just finished my fourth Bug. I had been using just water based poly mixed with food color, but I found that mixing the food color with 99% isopropyl alcohol
From oldtalorcraft · May 7, 2004 4:21 PM
Thanks for the kool link. I saved it. Lots of good stuff.
From oldtalorcraft · May 6, 2004 2:08 PM
Take a look at this link: http://olgol.com/TabooXL/wing-steps.html John ... the ... good ... V- ... when ... by ... it
From John Gospodarek · May 6, 2004 9:55 AM
... wing ... sharpend ... better) ... grip ... Don t forget to put a drop of thin ca on the hole to harden it after you are done. It helps it to not round out
From John Gospodarek · May 6, 2004 9:42 AM
When you need to drill the 1/8 holes for your Bug, like for the wing mounting dowel hole in f-2 or in the wing leading edge use a sharpend 1/8 brass tube. It
From oldtalorcraft · May 6, 2004 4:41 AM
... same control system ... ways to setup one to ... cabble may prevent binding. ... fiddly for me... ... bend in the middle ... system is suppled but ...
From oldtalorcraft · May 6, 2004 5:04 AM
Hi, Finally receive the plan. :) Hope can start building recently.. hehe -Kai ... lighten the bug. Other than that, order the plans and the materials. It s
From Gu · May 5, 2004 1:26 PM
I have been using this cell type with good results: http://store.yahoo.com/webtronics/nicmethydcel.html Check out the H110BC. I am getting approx. 45 minute
From b2kopke · April 29, 2004 10:32 AM
Those will work just fine. Use four. ... From: cafplanekid To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 7:32 PM Subject: Re:[BugHLG] flight time
From Paul Johnson · April 27, 2004 9:09 PM
Has anybody used these cells for the Bug? http://www.unipros.com/cbpsite/loosecells.asp?session_id=133789 Are they too heavy, at .1 ounces a piece? I wish my
From cafplanekid · April 27, 2004 8:32 PM
I use a nimh 150 which is the same size as the 50mah nicd you are using. I get atleast an hour or more of time. check out www.radicalrc.com Clark ... From:
From clark driggs · April 25, 2004 9:58 AM
Dave, Sounds about right for only 50 mah. It all depends on the drain of the receiver and servos that you are using. John ... Sign up for Internet Service
From John Gallagher · April 24, 2004 8:47 AM
hi everyone, i use a 4 cell 50mah NiCd pack in my bug which lasts for just over half an hour. Is this the longest the battery pack will last for? Dave
From crazyguyk3 · April 24, 2004 6:42 AM
Building a new bug. I am using the AG-3 airfoil and an extra #3 rib for a 35 inch wing. I used the templates here to build the X tail but I was wondering what
From chiphead_dave · April 20, 2004 12:01 PM
Clark, Add an extra R3 rib, and let the spar tube go all the way to the wingtip. Don t add a peg unless you make the cruciform tail. My 2-cents, Al
From Allan Wright · April 15, 2004 8:55 AM
I you use a single lipo cell get the new FMA low voltage receiver and servo s. Build the 35 incher you will be happier. Clark ... From: cafplanekid To:
From clark driggs · April 14, 2004 8:14 PM
Hi. I want to take a break from expensive brushless and Lipo stuff for a while, so am going to try HLG. I just ordered the Bug plans, and have a source for
From cafplanekid · April 14, 2004 7:18 PM
Read the files section of the news group. There are some ways to lighten the bug. Other than that, order the plans and the materials. It s easy to build.
From clark driggs · April 11, 2004 8:29 AM
Hi, I am a newbie of HLG. I flew EPP slope gliders for around one year and just finish my ZIP from hobby-lobby as my fist HLG. I am thinking to build a BUG for
From Gu · April 10, 2004 9:15 PM
I have built a couple of bugs and now gambler. They all share the same control system which I am having major difficulties with. Does any one have good ways to
From dimple_kwok · April 10, 2004 8:20 PM
... paint.You ... Thanks for the tip. I haven t tried food coloring, but I have used the ink from highlighter pens. The flourescent effect isn t as strong as
From Robert · April 7, 2004 4:18 PM
I have used food coloring mixed with WBPU for fuse and tail, works great, anyone else tried it? Looks alot better than dope or paint.You can mix alot of
From oldtalorcraft · April 3, 2004 5:05 PM
I did what was recommended. I am still not done. Ran out of carbon for the other wing half since I built the extended wing and used the 1/8 rod for the boom
From clark driggs · March 28, 2004 10:33 AM
I uploaded a file to the Files section of the bug group. This info was previously posted (#266). This is an alternate method to hinge tail surfaces. It s more
From John · March 27, 2004 10:49 PM
Clark, Jason (also known as Zhack) is the one who built the ultra light bug. My x-tailed version came in at 3.8 ounces. Check Zhack s description of adding
From John Gallagher · March 27, 2004 9:54 PM
John; Thanks for your help. -- Sincerely Jim Holliman -- Tulsa, OK Member of AMA & TULSOAR This E-mail address may not be shared with any person or business
From Jim H. · March 26, 2004 10:26 PM
Jim, I use clear scotch tape for hinges. Did you find the file folder on the yahoo group page with the mods you were looking for. I just completed half of a
From clark driggs · March 27, 2004 7:52 AM
Just a reminder. In order to prevent the spamming of this group, the first time a member posts to the group the moderator (that s me) must approve the post.
From John · March 26, 2004 9:53 PM
... Jason; What is this WBPU that you used on the bare wood? I was also wondering how you did your hinges on your Bug¹s tail feathers. -- Thanks Jim Holliman
From Jim H. · March 26, 2004 3:58 PM
Hi, I am about to build a few versions of Mr. Dowdy s Bug. At least one based on his original design and others based on longer wingspans and different tail
From jimhsoars · March 26, 2004 6:08 PM
Hi, I am about to build a few versions of Mr. Dowdy¹s Bug. At least one based on his original design and others based on longer wingspans and different tail
From Jim H. · March 26, 2004 2:43 PM
... Thats how I do it. John ... altitude? ... sunglasses ... pad ... ... underneath.
From John Gospodarek · March 26, 2004 2:07 PM
You launch w/ your thumb underneath. Is this the standard method for most people? Dave ... essentially
From chiphead_dave · March 26, 2004 1:05 PM
... Thanks ... Not at all. There s enough wood to help at lower altitudes and farther away you get a lot of flashing in the sun. Good sunglasses really help
From jason_wasylyk · March 22, 2004 4:22 PM
Jason, Nice Bug. Is it difficult to see a bug with the clear covering at altitude? I was concerned that mine would blend into the background so I used the
From John · March 22, 2004 4:15 PM
Sorry for the delay. Been real busy lately. Hope you enjoy the pic s and that they are helpful. BTW, I had an earlier vtail BUG that I SAL d Hard. It
From jason_wasylyk · March 22, 2004 1:40 PM
... use monokote but know it s too heavy.
From jason_wasylyk · March 22, 2004 1:35 PM
Basically what you are saying is to put a blank piece of paper in between with the same spacing as the other ribs and to keep the spar hole the same for the
From clark driggs · March 22, 2004 7:50 AM
Clark, Use the same rib spacing as the rest of the ribs. Cut the plan apart at the W3 ribs and tape a piece of paper between the cut. Keep the same spar hole
From John Gallagher · March 21, 2004 9:37 PM
When adding the extra rib, did you have to change the hole in the rib for the spar or did you just leave everything as on the plans. Also how far did you
From clark driggs · March 21, 2004 11:52 AM
... for ... Check the required operating voltage range for the receiver. Some will operate just fine on a single cell. I m presently using a single 145mah
From Keith H. Vinyard · March 17, 2004 1:48 PM
It s been my experience for about two years that lithiums work great on small models. Just use one cell. At 3.6 - 3.7 volts you will not need a regulator. I ve
From paul@bigcolorsigns.com · March 17, 2004 12:18 PM
I just plug and unplug, no switch. I also use a 120 mah nimh pack that is the same size and weight of the 50 mah nicd. www. radicalrc.com is who I get my
From clark driggs · March 17, 2004 11:10 AM
I wanted to relay some of my experiences with this great model: I have switched to a 4-cell 50 mah battery and now have the weight at 101 g, or 3.5 oz. I did
From abra32001 · March 17, 2004 1:47 AM
This also: http://www.balsapr.com/catalog/covering/default.asp John ... use monokote but know it s too heavy. ... can ... low ... for a ...
From John Gospodarek · March 16, 2004 2:12 PM
Try this: http://www.edogfight.com/Catalog_page/Covering.htm John ... use monokote but know it s too heavy. ... can ... low ... for a ...
From John Gospodarek · March 16, 2004 2:06 PM
Where can I get this light weight covering. I was just going to use monokote but know it s too heavy. Clark ... From: John Gospodarek To:
From clark driggs · March 16, 2004 1:16 PM
Go to www.ezonemag.com and do a search on the slope forum for goop . You ll get all the info you need in a better form than I can state it. Allan
From Allan Wright · March 16, 2004 8:54 AM
I have heard of this could anyone please tell me how to go about doing this to my plane What kind of Spackle ? What is the mix rate Goop to Toluene. It would
From Steven Reed · March 15, 2004 11:34 PM
sorry. link text wrapped, I ll try again: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=157881
From jason_wasylyk · March 15, 2004 1:28 PM
Another consideration is to use a mini-hi-start for launch. You can get the launch heights (more that 100 ft.) and still have the low weight plane. I use the
From John Gospodarek · March 15, 2004 1:11 PM
John, I see I stand corrected on the BUG s ability to launch to 70 foot hieghts and survive-- I m sure that s because of the thoughtful design mod s you made.
From jason_wasylyk · March 15, 2004 12:52 PM
I want to make a 1m class--approximately 39 inches for SAL launches. I do want to build a super light one too for floating on small hills. I finally could
From clark driggs · March 15, 2004 11:36 AM
Rib W3. the first rib to either side of the center section. John ... Sign up for Internet Service under $10 dollars a month, at http://isp.BlueLight.com
From John Gallagher · March 15, 2004 11:19 AM
which extra rib number did you add. ... From: John To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 11:01 PM Subject: [BugHLG] Re: 1.8 oz/ft2 BUG Thanks
From clark driggs · March 15, 2004 8:12 AM
Thanks for your reply, Jason. The trees at my field are over 65 feet tall measured by a phone lineman s pole and I launch my bug to just higher than the
From John · March 15, 2004 12:01 AM
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From Phil Peck · March 14, 2004 9:36 PM
... tpluene trick . You ll love it. ... to ... oz
From jason_wasylyk · March 14, 2004 9:18 PM
Sounds real nice. Did you use 1 extra rib per side to get to 35 ? I am building my next bug w/ the epp nose as well. Too cool.
From chiphead_dave · March 14, 2004 9:04 PM
Before building a DLG style bug, consider an ultralight version. See my previous posts. ... on the homepage. I tried to join and it won t let me but I get
From jason_wasylyk · March 14, 2004 8:44 PM
... Photos will follow later this week (left the digicam at the office). Well, cuz you asked.... here are some (hopefully controversial enough to spawn some
From jason_wasylyk · March 14, 2004 8:42 PM
Clark, I checked your membership status and it s good. You need to sign in on the Home page. At the top of the page, next to the big red YAHOO!, the blue
From John · March 14, 2004 6:42 PM
I thought I was a member of the group and can not access anything on the homepage. I tried to join and it won t let me but I get email from the mailing list.
From clark driggs · March 14, 2004 2:59 PM
Jason, That s incredible!! How did you do it? Give us some more details. How about some photos? John
From John · March 14, 2004 10:12 AM
I just finished a project I envisioned long ago but was unable to get to. I built an exteneded wing BUG (35 ) to 72g. Thats 2.6 oz and 1.8 oz/ft2. Should be
From jason_wasylyk · March 14, 2004 2:20 AM
Psicognome, The fuselage of my Bug is only composed of wood (with oracover and oralight). ... From: psicognome To: BugHLG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March
From Eric BENOIT · March 11, 2004 8:07 AM
Eric, Nice looking Bug, is the fuselage wood, fiberglass, FG over wood? Thanks for the photos. ... are photos if my Bug on this list.
From psicognome · March 11, 2004 12:30 AM
Trizzle777,..Thank You very much.
From psicognome · March 11, 2004 12:20 AM
That is awesome....thanks for putting that together, and that is an impressive freeware simulator.
From trizzle777 · March 10, 2004 11:17 PM
Hello! I live in France and I have built a Bug. It flies very well! There are photos if my Bug on this list. Thanks for this fantastic glider!!! [Non-text
From Eric BENOIT · February 29, 2004 8:54 AM
For anyone still lurking about or wanting to get their thumbs in shape for the season. I have posted a ZIP file in the files section called FMSBUG. Comments or
From psicognome · February 24, 2004 3:43 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 : /FMSBUG.zip
From BugHLG@yahoogroups.com · February 24, 2004 3:40 PM
... www.rcmmagazine.com Click on RCMPLANS It s plan #1297 John
From John · February 22, 2004 1:22 PM
New to HLG and want something simple. This looks like it might fit the bill. How do I get the plans?
From mikewrx9581 · February 21, 2004 9:03 PM
I had no problems with ultracote light causing any warps. It worked great. You do have to be careful not to burn thru it with the heat gun because it is thin.
From esojala@aol.com · February 17, 2004 12:29 AM
I had an idea as I was looking over the carbon fibre stuff. The plans all for 0.025 x 20 music wire for pushrods. Why not use .020 carbon fibre rods? Would
From theamazingnorad · February 14, 2004 1:15 PM
Hi T, Sounds good, how about that direct drive set that guy s using? I m using LiPo s for my indoor planes, 700 mAh at about 35 grams (1,2 oz) so... e-bug 45
From jackysevena · February 13, 2004 3:40 AM
Chuck Lessard electrified one of my Gambler kits with a speed 280 direct drive and a 4.7x2.7 graupner folding prop. Flew great. To get the battery and motor to
From Allan Wright · February 13, 2004 8:59 AM
Richard - Never done that, but I ve wondered, so I think that sounds like something worthwhile before the spring. Motocalc didn t mind the following
From trizzle777 · February 13, 2004 2:03 AM
This thread thread made me think.... http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php? s=6a251ce1811b7f90bc6f5bc9384673cd&threadid=188976&perpage=15&pagenum ber=1
From jackysevena · February 11, 2004 6:52 AM
Get the Avia boom at www.airdyn.com. I think Gabe calls it a Super Light Tapered SL-T. I like oracover lite transparent - doesn t warp a bug wing. Another
From Allan Wright · February 10, 2004 10:07 AM
Chris, I used Ultracote Lite on my bug with no problem. John ... Hey guys. I am building my first Bug and have a few questions. First off, I was told to use
From John Gallagher · February 10, 2004 10:01 AM
Sorry, try this. http://ecom.citystar.com/hang-em-high/ushop/ ... used ... want ... tips ... questions. ... Also
From John Gospodarek · February 10, 2004 8:43 AM
P.S. Try this link for CF tubes/spars. ... to ... to ... boom....what
From John Gospodarek · February 10, 2004 8:32 AM
Chris I have only used the standard CF boom but keep in mind that a tapered boom can change the incidence of the tail. You just have to make sure that is
From John Gospodarek · February 10, 2004 8:29 AM
Hey guys. I am building my first Bug and have a few questions. First off, I was told to use a Avia Kite Mfg. micro tapered boom....what the heck is that?
From theamazingnorad · February 9, 2004 4:16 PM