One of my favorite old soaring photos shows the use of the "greased plank"
launching method off a cliff. The photo is in the book Wings Like Eagles by
Paul Schweizer. When ready to launch, just tip up the board and the glider
slides off an over the edge.

Paul Remde

"Tim Taylor" wrote in message
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Direct on a step downhill


Robert Gaines wrote:
How many ways can a glider-sailplane be launched?
Winch
Autotow
Towplane
Gasoline engine self launch
Electric self launch
Off Back of 747
Belly of B-29
Bungee

How many more ways?