How to discus launch /side arm launch the Pug dlg glider 

Wish me luck, just finished building a lightning bug. Waiting for a calm day to try my first discus launch. Never built or flown a model before. Thanks for the tips!

2024 Bump. Great stuff ... I am getting into DLG and the PUG looks like the way to start (I am an old sould aeromodeller ☺)

Excellent video Nick! Thank you for the HLG tips.

You make that look so easy. Not that i have ever tried it.👏👏👏

Very informative Nick. Pleased to say after watching this I was doing it right after making the mistake of crooking the fingers round the peg on the first few launches

Cheers for the video. Looking to return to flying. Previous was all powered but really fancy DLG.

Thanks for this informative video Nick. I've been hooking my fingers around the peg. I'll try what you advised next time 👍

I absolutely love my little Pug, Not so much for DLG but it flys so good on the slopes.

modeling a long time and got bit by the DLG bug! finally figured out fingure tip launch works best

Thank you. Everything is very easy to understand.

Thanks for the very informative video Nick. The way to grip the launch peg was well explained. I am a bit concerned that at 70 with a delicate back that discus launch might do me in!!! I will stick to hi starts. Cannot afford hospital fees in Australia. Thanks mate. Peter

Also, thanks for the pug build series. I watched it a few times to help work out what to do with my build. It was really handy 👍

Great tips, wish me luck I’ve just built a toro. Not quite finished yet though 👍

Thanks Nick.

Great video Nick, I enjoy all your build and How to videos. Before I destroy my pug I have a question about discus launch that often seem to be overlooked, How do you induce the “vertical climb”? Do you launch the plane upwards with a high angle of attack, do you add any trim or up elevator control or does it naturally hook upwards on release? (From a straight an level launch).

Hello Nick, why use a blade (which would seem to mess the aerodynamics) vs a peg/tube, as you have installed?

Just about to enter the hobby with a Pug. Wanted to say thanks for this video. Very informative and I have a lot to learn!