Eric Greenwell wrote:
Surely the cable tension must be greater to provide a 3500 fpm launch
instead of a 1000 fpm launch? I'm curious about the amount of tension

No, I don't think so. And I think the climb rate is not related to the
cable length, IOW, you get the same 3500 fpm with, say, a 3000ft cable.

-Gerhard
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