On Fri, 2 Sep 2005 07:26:26 UTC, "Ken Reynolds"
wrote:

: I did all my training as far as passenger carrying , using a reverse auto
: tow system. If there is runway length available, I think nothing will beat
: it for speed and low cost.

And there is nothing to encourage take off like two tons of pickup
heading towards you at a closing speed of over 100mph ... I think both
the glider and the pilot are launched by fear.

Ian

PS But seriously, did a reverse pulley autotow at Connel a few years
back, very easy smooth launch.
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