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Old November 16th 06, 02:54 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Methods of Launch

Has anybody ever tried to launch a glider purely by gravity without the
aid of any other means? Ok - pushing it over a cliff would be one way.
I am more thinking of a steep incline, which a glider could just roll
down, i.e. a slow glider flying and a steep straight mountain road.

Uli Neumann


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?)