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May 23rd 13, 08:56 PM
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Slow News Day
On Thu, 23 May 2013 12:48:17 -0700, Bill D wrote:
Is it possible it could be done for real? Yes - if there's enough wind. If you had a 45kt wind, all you'd need is a big stake. Yes, and there's even a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86rOfjhsIIM However, the glider is a ULW 1 homebuilt ultralite, not a Bowlus. The horse tow is successful, but you wouldn't exactly call it a high launch. Maybe if there was a bit more wind... -- martin@ | Martin Gregorie gregorie. | Essex, UK org | 
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