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Old January 28th 06, 12:04 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Winch Launch Stresses on Vintage Gliders

Derek Copeland wrote:
Re the wing bending thing, almost the same happens
with ASW20's, which only have a 15 m wingspan. Neatly
demonstrates the forces involved.

I know - I had one - and winching is my preferred launch method.

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