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Old October 30th 06, 03:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Andy[_1_]
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Default Winch Launch Extreme 5200 ft


Bill Daniels wrote:
"For the pilot it's just like a takeoff in a powerful airplane. Just
pitch
up for desired climb airspeed. If the airspeed is high, just raise the
nose
a bit more and the airspeed will decrease. If it's a bit low, lower
the
nose a bit and the airspeed will increase. "


With a traditional winch of adequate power, pitching up increases
airspeed. How do these modern winches result in the reverse effect?
Does the reversal only happen once the line tension limit has been
reached?

Andy