"Montblack" wrote:

Any photos out there of a glider winch launcher? Is it a vehicle launching
thingy or a Wright Brothers kind of contraption?

They vary a lot. Most use a vehicle engine to turn from one
to six (or more) drums with a cable on each. They'll have a
protected operator's cage on the frame. There are diesel,
LP gas, gasoline and electric winches. I've seen converted
vehicles with the drum on the back and trailer versions.

Here's a link that shows a typical modern 2-drum model:

http://www.wolds-gliding.org/launfacl.htm

Note the glider climb angle.
Todd Pattist
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