Slightly off topic... I learnt my winch driving on a field with a bump.... a K8 would often be in full climb attitude before becoming visible!
Just like fishing, what we got on the line now then...
Sometimes launching gliders with no assistance..... or signals...
A 25 metre ASH 25 by feel alone was a bit of a thrill!!
About 15,000 launches and 30 years later, every launch is still a matter for careful consideration and constant assessment of speed, attitude and sound effects from the winch!
Thinks - if airliners were assisted by winch, they would need a lower number of engines.....