On Jul 24, 10:58*am, Rodger wrote:
Hello All

Has there been any experimentation with a payout winch similar to what
is used for hang glider launches.
It seems that the acceleration on takeoff would be similar to aero
tow.
A drum, tension feedback, and rewind unit in the back of a full size
pickup truck..

Rodger Reinhart

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...68343289&hl=en

and http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...80774460&hl=en

and http://www.nwskysports.com/videos/winch%20launch.mov