On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:01:36 UTC, wrote:

: One hard-core solution is to fill up to the gills with water and let
: inertia keep the wings level until aerodynamic control is reached -
: just don't move that stick off the forward & center position until you
: have enough speed to keep the wings level!

I believe that one of the main reasons for wing drops at launch is
wings being held level by tip runners. If the runner has to exert a
significant force - wind, non-central ailerons, combination - then as
soon as s/he lets go the glider will roll. If I'm holding the tip
before launch and, say, having to apply a significant up force, I let
it go down about half way. Normally the pilot's reflexes kick in with
some opposite aileron, the load comes off and I bring the wing up to
level again. If that doesn't work I tell the pilot what the problem
is.

Ian


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