Personal best was 63 winch launches as an instructor. Wont do
that again. On a day where we did 135 launches on a two-drum
winch...


t 17:15 17 April 2020, danlj wrote:
On Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 4:27:22 PM UTC-5,
wrote:
New people always ask about release altitudes. The more
relevant
question=
is the rate of launches. We learn to fly and gain proficiency
through
repe=
tition...

Twenty years ago, a friend and I achieved 6 auto-tow launches
an hour,
just=
him'n me. -- Blanik L-13, pattern tow, him a skilled pilot (land
and stop
=
in hookup position), turn the truck as soon as release felt, run
fast with
=
the rope ... and deserted airport on a summer evening.

Not achievable otherwise...
DJ