On Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:20:37 -0800, Andy wrote:

A caution not specific to the SHK but it may apply. For the first
winch launch in any new glider type pay particular attention to seat
back and rudder pedal adjustment. There should be no possibility that
you will slip backward during the launch.

I've heard this said about the Discus 1 as well, but though I've winched
them quite a bit I've not experienced it myself so it must only apply to
pilots who prefer a seating position that's different from mine. I can
imagine that with the seat fairly well forward the straps would be pretty
much horizontal behind your shoulders and so won't to a lot to stop you
sliding up the back of the seat.

Bottom line: Making quite sure your straps are tight is even more
important for winch than aero-tow due to the higher initial acceleration
and much steeper climb-out.


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