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E-flite Hi-Start SLS 450 Feet Elastic Launch System Bungee For Two To Three Meter RC Sailplanes And Gliders
E-flite Hi-Start SLS 450 Feet Elastic Launch System Bungee For Two To Three Meter RC Sailplanes And Gliders
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Product features
Product features
Materials and care
Materials and care
[Generic] High-grade black latex rubber surgical tubing, heavy-duty nylon braided towline, lightweight high-visibility ripstop nylon parachute, forged steel heavy-duty ground stake, industrial plastic winding reel, zinc-plated steel line connector rings.
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Product Description
The E-flite Hi-Start SLS 450 Feet Elastic Launch System is a premium, high-efficiency bungee launching setup meticulously engineered for remote control gliders and sailplanes. Specifically optimized for aircraft with wingspans ranging from 2.0 to 3.0 meters (approximately 78.0 to 118.0 inches), this field equipment enables smooth, motor-free ascents to optimal thermal altitudes. The comprehensive system features 100 feet of robust, top-grade black latex surgical tubing combined with 350 feet of high-tensile towline, delivering a total launch length of 450 feet for maximum energy transfer. Designed with aerodynamic safety in mind, it includes a high-visibility orange parachute that ensures stable descent tracking and quick recovery of the line after release. Complete with a heavy-duty metal ground stake, line connectors, an integrated winding spool, and essential assembly rings, this configuration allows for seamless, solo pilot operations at the field. Perfect for aeromodelling enthusiasts and hobbyists seeking reliable, authentic USA-imported field gear, it guarantees steady, consistent launches for non-powered sailplanes.
FAQ
Q1. Details on how hi-start launches work?
Ans: A hi-start system uses the energy stored in stretched rubber tubing to pull an unpowered glider forward and upward. As the sailplane reaches its maximum height directly above the anchor point, the line slackens, allowing the tow ring to naturally slip off the hook so the aircraft can begin its free flight.
Q2. What type of terrain will you be launching from?
Ans: This launch system is best suited for wide, open grassy fields or smooth turf. The included metal ground stake requires firm earth to stay anchored securely, and an open space free of trees or power lines is necessary to accommodate the full four hundred and fifty feet length of the line.
Q3. Recommendations for compatible sailplanes?
Ans: This system is perfectly matched for RC sailplanes and gliders with wingspans between 2.0 and 3.0 meters, such as the ParkZone Ka-8 Sailplane. Ensure your aircraft model is equipped with a functional belly-mounted hi-start hook before attempting a launch.
Q4. Is this E-flite Hi-Start SLS system an authentic imported product available in India?
Ans: Yes, this is a one hundred percent authentic E-flite product imported directly from the USA. Rudra Retails sources these premium aeromodelling field kits directly from authorized American distributors to guarantee genuine quality for hobbyists in India.
Q5. What is included in the package box?
Ans: The package contains one hundred feet of black latex surgical tubing, three hundred and fifty feet of towline, a high-visibility return parachute, a heavy-duty metal ground stake, an integrated winding reel, line connectors, and complete assembly instructions.