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Old November 8th 04, 02:03 AM
goneill
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You need to be "very very" quick on release if the down wing
does not move forward with the winch launch as the upper wing
starts flying and lifts up and can throw the glider/you into an
end over end cartwheel, fatalities have happened with that scenario.
The winch rapid acceleration is a two edged sword ,as long as
you get the wings both moving forward its easier than a aerotow
wingdown takeoff.
gary
"Mark Newton" wrote in message
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"tango4" wrote:

Aerotow no problem. Don't try it with a winch though!



Why not? Winch is easier than aerotow: The rapid acceleration
means you have instant roll-axis control.

(done it several times, easy as pie)

- mark