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Old December 1st 07, 07:20 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Martin Gregorie[_1_]
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Default New winch height record

Del C wrote:
John,

With the Tost winches we use at Lasham, the pilot has
no control over the speed, unlike the torque or tension
controlled Supacat or MEL winches.

Exactly the same applies to a V-8 diesel Supacat with its high torque
output - an Ash-25 might control the winch speed but a K-21 has no chance.


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