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Old October 21st 07, 04:01 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_1_]
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Default To Pawnee or not to Pawnee...that is the question...

shawn wrote:
Frank Whiteley wrote:

Actually, a winch launch to 2000agl uses very little fuel. Getting to
the gliderport will use far more.


Solar cells charging batteries all week for the electric winch, and ride
your bike to the airport. Save the gas for the retrieves :-)

Nice idea, but the price of solar cells had better drop lots.
Either that of a big win at Vegas is necessary.


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