Frank Whiteley wrote:
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?
Helicopter
Balloon
Foot (Woodstock option?)
How about this sled ride?
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/p...ain_H-2340.pdf