By Louis Joyner | joynerduration@gmail.comAs seen in the June 2025 issue of Model Aviation.HOW DO YOU get started or restarted in Free Flight (FF)? Start with something simple, such as a Hand-Launch Glider. These are inexpensive and quick to build. They don’t require a large flying site. If your throwing arm is past its prime, add a hook on the nose and use a rubber band catapult to launch the model. Catapult launching is also a good option for young modelers. You might also want to track down plans, a kit of one of your favorite FF models, or design your own. That is the most challenging and…
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