In article grOkd.76520$HA.7455@attbi_s01, Bill Daniels
writes

Let me add just how sweet it is to accelerate and lift off without the
turbulence, noise and dust of a tow plane. Compared to air tow, a winch
launch area is downright civilized.

Bill Daniels

Although not as civilised as a bungee launch...
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Mike Lindsay