On Jan 22, 1:03*am, Charlie Papa wrote:
To describe the first launch, the
phrase ‘mind blowing’ would be suitable, were it not so over-used,
because your mind just cannot process what is happening as fast as it
happens.

It certainly is, and winch launches hooked my daughter on
gliding whereas aerotows didn't.

It is worth looking at
http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/saf...hlaunching.htm
to see the BGA's safety recommendations and watch some
sobering simulations of launch failures.

Please note that I am in no way qualified to offer advice on safety.