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November 16th 06, 02:26 AM
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Methods of Launch
"Frank Whiteley" wrote in message oups.com... 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?) I don't believe the Woodstock can be "foot launched." http://members.aol.com/sparkstj/rim45.jpg http://members.aol.com/woodglider/wander1.jpg The "foot launched" sailplane designed by Jim Maupin is the Carbon Dragon. http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/Pl...cfm?planeID=54 http://www.sailplanehomebuilders.com/arndt_dragon.jpg Wayne HP-14 "6F" http://www.soaridaho.com/ 
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