Hi Eric,

On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:00:06 GMT, 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
needed to provide a 1000 pound glider that 3500 fpm climb.

The strongest available weak link is about 2.000 lbs which is
obviously the maximum possible tension on the cable.
A single seater's maximum allowed weak link is usually in the 1.200
lbs range.

BTW: The standard climb rate in a winch launch is usually about 3.000
ft/min, independent of glider type.



Bye
Andreas