Archive of the Yahoo! Groups mailing list for the Bug hand-launch glider 2002-2018
While you re reading, I ll tell my story: A friend and I are at the NC State fairgrounds flying Bugs. Steve has his v-tail on high-rates and I am trial using
Started by · August 11, 2002 10:36 PM
Last message from August 31, 2002 11:57 AM
Has anybody tried to bungee/hi-start a bug? What mods were required , if any , to do this successfully? Bill Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been
Started by · August 30, 2002 1:02 PM
Last message from August 30, 2002 1:32 PM
Not that it was intentional. The Zagi (combat model with a brushless motor) was landing, I was flying, and neither of us saw the other until we collided. The
Started by · August 27, 2002 9:46 AM
Last message from August 27, 2002 9:46 AM
Wow am I impressed with the Bug. I did some gentle slope soaring yesterday evening, and attempted some thermal flying in an open field during lunch today. I
Started by · August 20, 2002 3:53 PM
Last message from August 20, 2002 4:12 PM
What different methods have you used to hinge the tail surfaces and which are the lightest? I have used single tape hinges, double tape hinges (both too
Started by · August 19, 2002 11:20 PM
Last message from August 20, 2002 2:13 PM
I m just about to start buildiing my first BUG and I wondered whether anyone could e-mail me a copy of the original construction article. I don t seem to be
Started by · August 19, 2002 2:22 PM
Last message from August 19, 2002 2:24 PM
Hi all, Finally finished my lace wing Bug. The wing has built-up ribs, tips and trailing edge, and loads of gussets. The carbon spar extends out to the tip
Started by · August 19, 2002 8:44 AM
Last message from August 19, 2002 8:44 AM
This is a group where all the R/C piper cub owners can dicuss their planes, trade parts, sell parts, trade tips and tricks... WE ARE STARTING THIS GROUP TO GET
Started by · August 16, 2002 6:59 PM
Last message from August 16, 2002 6:59 PM
I have been talking with an employee at my local hobby store about the Bug. He said the Chrysalis, from DJ Aerotech, was identical in many ways -- fuselage
Started by · August 9, 2002 5:25 PM
Last message from August 11, 2002 9:41 AM
I just tried the convential tail setup as shown in the Carbon Bug pics in the photos section. It flies differently. A rudder input doesn t bank the plane as
Started by · August 9, 2002 7:23 PM
Last message from August 10, 2002 2:03 AM
Hi all, I ve finally ordered a bunch of carbon tubes and have begun construction of a Bug. I decided to go light: substituted 1/20 balsa for the fuse sides,
Started by · July 29, 2002 12:26 PM
Last message from July 30, 2002 4:10 PM
Hi there gang. Just joined this group. Very interested in this Carbon Bug . I think colinb_us posted the pic with the cruciform tail. I d like to get some
Started by · July 16, 2002 9:23 AM
Last message from July 16, 2002 10:50 AM
I am in the process of converting my Bug to this push rod setup. Take a look at the link. It s not that hard to do. A friend of mine has done it and says it
Started by · July 2, 2002 8:34 AM
Last message from July 2, 2002 9:20 AM
Has anyone glassed the fuse on a Bug to add strength? What about CF reinforcements. (I m not that good of pilot yet.)
Started by · June 14, 2002 9:15 AM
Last message from June 24, 2002 8:16 AM
Test message Steve Wheeler [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Started by · June 24, 2002 4:10 AM
Last message from June 24, 2002 4:10 AM
Camel s Mpeg Joiner: http://digilander.iol.it/extremenews/utility.html even though the site is in another language, the prog is in english. I have used this
Started by · June 22, 2002 9:05 PM
Last message from June 22, 2002 9:05 PM
ANYBODY KNOW OF A SIMPLE PROGRAM THAT WOULD ALLOW ME TO COMBINE ALL MY MODEL FLYINF MPEG S INTO ONE LONG MOVIE?? ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Started by · June 16, 2002 6:34 AM
Last message from June 16, 2002 6:34 AM
I have had my Bug(s) since the summer of 2001 and I really have enjoyed them. I have three wings and I have built over 8 fuselages (I fly them hard). Lately,
Started by · May 30, 2002 9:01 PM
Last message from May 30, 2002 9:01 PM
I have posted the Link from John Gospodarek for the RCM article in the Bookmark section. Those that choose to print the article can do so on their own. I do
Started by · May 27, 2002 11:31 PM
Last message from May 27, 2002 11:31 PM
Bug Material List 1/8 lite-ply Small amount 1/64 Ply Small amount 1/8 dowel 36 1/8 x 1/2 x 36 TE stock 1 1/16 x 3 x 36 2
Started by · May 27, 2002 12:34 AM
Last message from May 27, 2002 12:34 AM
For those that are interested, I have converted the RCM 6-01 article into a PDF file for email. Can I do this ? Should I post the file to the group or by email
Started by · May 26, 2002 10:13 PM
Last message from May 26, 2002 10:13 PM
Does anyone have a scanned artcle of the Bug review in RMC 6-01. I have the plans and would like to review the article. I plan on building a cruciform - X tail
Started by · May 25, 2002 7:35 PM
Last message from May 26, 2002 9:57 PM
Has any thought been given to motorizing the Bug? I built mine as soon as the plans came out, and was underwhelmed with its performance, thenceforth it has
Started by · May 5, 2002 9:00 PM
Last message from May 23, 2002 4:11 PM
Have a look on www.skybench.com There s a really nice hlg called the sunbird Does anyone have one, or no how good performance it gives? Thanx to anyone who can
Started by · May 10, 2002 6:43 AM
Last message from May 10, 2002 6:43 AM
Hi, i ve just joined this yahoo group and i m wondering if it is possible to get a plan or kit for the bug hlg. Thanx to anyone who can help.
Started by · May 9, 2002 2:52 PM
Last message from May 9, 2002 2:56 PM
Does anybody have a shopping list for the wood needed to build a Bug? My plan arrived today and I m off to the hobby shop Saturday to get the wood. Would one
Started by · April 20, 2002 12:59 AM
Last message from April 22, 2002 12:48 AM
I m interested in building a Bug HLG, can some one direct me to where I can get some plans? I tried a Yahoo search and had no luck. I live in Novato CA and
Started by · April 16, 2002 10:09 PM
Last message from April 18, 2002 8:33 PM
I don t have my article with me, what was the store that they reccomend in the Bug article to get your carbon fiber products from? I want to re-order and I
Started by · April 15, 2002 10:19 AM
Last message from April 15, 2002 10:53 AM
Well I got to fly my extended wing Bug this weekend and all I can say is WOW! I made a new wing by extending the span of each wing panel by 6cm for a total
Started by · April 15, 2002 9:54 AM
Last message from April 15, 2002 9:54 AM
Has anyone built the Bug larger than the plans? I was thinking that the design was strong enough, that if I added 1 extra rib and kept all the wood
Started by · April 10, 2002 1:22 PM
Last message from April 10, 2002 1:57 PM
Carl and I were flying our Bugs a couple of years ago around November. I was one of the lucky ones to get the plans early. We both got over 6 minutes. We made
Started by · April 6, 2002 10:40 PM
Last message from April 6, 2002 10:40 PM
Hi All, Would anyone be interested in sharing the moderator chores for this group? I have no experience building or flying a Bug yet and thought it would be a
Started by · April 6, 2002 7:34 PM
Last message from April 6, 2002 7:34 PM
I uploaded some photos of Bugs to the photos section. They had been posted to the ezone. Hope noone minds. I also uploaded a file written by Zhack called
Started by · April 6, 2002 5:51 AM
Last message from April 6, 2002 5:51 AM
So far the longest flight mentioned has been 2 minutes. Has anyone on the list had longer thermal flights with the Bug? John
Started by · April 5, 2002 12:48 PM
Last message from April 5, 2002 2:10 PM
Hi everyone! I bought a bug off of E-zone all built. I installed my equipment in it and have it trimmed out for it s flattest glide possible. Mine weighs 111g
Started by · April 4, 2002 8:30 AM
Last message from April 5, 2002 12:03 PM
Here s a link to my bug page. There is a pic of me and my bug as well as a few AVI movies, including one of a flight over a minute long (camera runs out after
Started by · April 5, 2002 12:02 PM
Last message from April 5, 2002 12:02 PM
Whoops! Forgot the link! http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=95
Started by · April 5, 2002 11:38 AM
Last message from April 5, 2002 11:38 AM
Hi, Here s the link to the new sailplane forums on Ezone. There are separate forums for Thermal, Slope and Hand Launch. Come check them out - lot s of good
Started by · April 5, 2002 11:37 AM
Last message from April 5, 2002 11:37 AM
I uploaded several pictures of my Bug in the files area. I call it Carbon D-Bug because of the carbon fiber fuselage and discus launch capability. Hope you
Started by · April 3, 2002 5:26 PM
Last message from April 4, 2002 12:41 PM
Hi, Welcome to the Bug email discussion group. I started this group with the hope that it would become a permanent archive of info on building and flying Carl
Started by · April 3, 2002 9:05 PM
Last message from April 3, 2002 9:05 PM