Is it Possible to Self launch (no wingman) with CG hook??

"Mark Newton" wrote in message
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"tango4" wrote:

Aerotow no problem. Don't try it with a winch though!


Why not? Winch is easier than aerotow: The rapid acceleration
means you have instant roll-axis control.

(done it several times, easy as pie)

- mark

Instant roll control and no prop wash to deal with.

There was a 'lone ranger' who built a remote controlled winch 20 or 30 years
ago. He could launch himself with no help at all. I'd like to know more
about that winch.

Bill Daniels

Bill Daniels wrote:
Instant roll control and no prop wash to deal with.

Actually, the prop wash will help, by providing some airflow
over the wings and control surfaces, giving you a certain
degree of control, even before the speed builds up.

CV

"CV" wrote in message
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Bill Daniels wrote:
Instant roll control and no prop wash to deal with.

Actually, the prop wash will help, by providing some airflow
over the wings and control surfaces, giving you a certain
degree of control, even before the speed builds up.

CV

Actually, I'd contend this causes most wing drops since it's usually not
evenly distributed over both wings.

In article ,
CV wrote:

Bill Daniels wrote:
Instant roll control and no prop wash to deal with.

Actually, the prop wash will help, by providing some airflow
over the wings and control surfaces, giving you a certain
degree of control, even before the speed builds up.


We're talking about a winch, CV. You don't have to wait until the speed
builds up :-)

- mark