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Forum: Private Flying

26th Jun 2014, 17:01

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Glider winch launch question

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Posted By snapper1

Bungee launching.

OK, I know its thread drift, I but thought it worth putting this link on here. Its a bit of edited video taken at the Camphill Vintage Rally last year.

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Forum: Private Flying

26th Jun 2014, 10:53

Replies: 83

Glider winch launch question

Views: 26,747

Posted By snapper1

Bungee launching

We could always go back to the good old days and use the bungee method. Now that's a nice, civilised way to get airborne - and in these environmentally conscious days, 'green' as well!

Forum: Private Flying

18th Jun 2014, 17:32

Replies: 83

Glider winch launch question

Views: 26,747

Posted By snapper1

RBF Agree that aerotow also requires attention....

RBF
Agree that aerotow also requires attention. I have a '20' which does not have a nose hook, so aerotowing is a little tricky, particularly in the initial ground run as there is not a lot of...

Forum: Private Flying

18th Jun 2014, 10:04

Replies: 83

Glider winch launch question

Views: 26,747

Posted By snapper1

This is what a modern glider winch looks like....

This is what a modern glider winch looks like. Made by Skylaunch whose advertising strap-line is, 'Its like going up on rails.'

http://www.skylaunchuk.com/images/evo1.jpg

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