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Forum: Private Flying

23rd Jun 2014, 04:15

Replies: 83

Glider winch launch question

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Posted By RatherBeFlying

Further to my definition of a glider club as a...

Further to my definition of a glider club as a bunch of nice people who at any time might set you up to kill yourself (albeit with the best intentions), our winch arrived back from repair and the...

Forum: Private Flying

18th Jun 2014, 17:12

Replies: 83

Glider winch launch question

Views: 26,747

Posted By RatherBeFlying

Aerotow on CG Hook

It does require just as much attention behind a towplane as a winch when close to the ground as a cartwheel is very bad news.

Once you have 50' I find it easier in my 27 (70% CG) with a CG hook...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Jun 2014, 19:06

Replies: 83

Glider winch launch question

Views: 26,747

Posted By RatherBeFlying

Spectra is Lovely

Just make sure you get it thick enough.

We had lots of practice with cable breaks with the thin stuff. Our winch went back to the manufacturer for upgrade -- which took two years -- and is just...

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