I fly FPV with my EasyStar I and this is my preferred (meaning 99 out of 100 flights, lol) method of takeoff. I run a very powerful motor and prop combo (1700kv motor and APC 8x4E, ~350W wide open) but she's a fairly heavy girl so some power really helps on takeoff. Since I do both belly skid takeoffs and landings, I keep the underside of the plane layered 2x with heavy duty Scotch packing tape. When the outermost layer begins to fray, I peel it off and replace it with fresh. Packing tape not only protects against wear and tear, it also greatly reduces friction, making such takeoffs much easier than with bare foam. It also vastly increases crash durability.
I fly FPV with my EasyStar I and this is my preferred (meaning 99 out of 100 flights, lol) method of takeoff. I run a very powerful motor and prop combo (1700kv motor and APC 8x4E, ~350W wide open) but she's a fairly heavy girl so some power really helps on takeoff. Since I do both belly skid takeoffs and landings, I keep the underside of the plane layered 2x with heavy duty Scotch packing tape. When the outermost layer begins to fray, I peel it off and replace it with fresh. Packing tape not only protects against wear and tear, it also greatly reduces friction, making such takeoffs much easier than with bare foam. It also vastly increases crash durability.