(Jerz Rossignol) wrote in message om...
Hi Guys,

I'm curious if any of you guys have ever tried to self launch with no
wing man on a cg hook only glider. I have skids on my wingtips as
well. Would you put the wing that's on the ground further forward at
start? What's the technique!!
I think this is why having a cg hook is a disadvantage.

Regards,

Jerz

I have done this with an ASW19. I set up with the down wing far
forward (the nose was pointed 20-30 degrees off centerline-this will
appear to be a ridiculous amount while waiting in the cockpit). The
drag of the wing tip skid pulls the glider towards the center line
until you have enough speed to pick up the wing. You should setup
offset of the runway centerline to maximize use of the runway width.
Crosswind weather-vaning will NOT be a factor until AFTER you have
lifted the wing. At this point you will have rudder and aileron
authority and correct for this effect. I would place the down wing
INTO the wind to ease the effort required to lift it.