Then why is it out of favour? PeterS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patching" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Pulley Launching
> Michael, > We used a reverse pulley system at Bacchus Marsh for some years back in the > 60's. Great system, on one day we launched I think nine gliders before the > first one landed, no lift conditions. Very fast very simple and safe. > Cheers > Ian Patching. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Derry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "aus-soaring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 4:27 PM > Subject: [Aus-soaring] Pulley Launching > > > > Dear Soarers > > > > I developed with the help of my flying buddies, a system of using > > multiple pulleys and a car as a more efficient form of winch launching > > hang gliders. I want to do the same with sailplanes. Before I do so, I am > > gathering as much info about the ideas and experiences of others before I > > try it. > > > > This system has many advantages to a normal winch: > > -when you arrive at a site you have a functioning car equiped with good > > battery, fuel, airconditioning etc > > -the tow driver can see the glider > > -the setup is very portable and can be used on retrieves > > -the rope can be run over rough ground > > -operator training is much less than a winch > > -accurately maintaining tension/ flying speed is much easier > > -tangles during operation are almost non existant > > -capital and operating cost is minimal > > -most problems can be fixed with inexpensive readily available help > > -requires minimal storage space; > > -less noise > > -less overheating problems > > -less horsepower required > > -etc etc etc. > > > > I have started reading up and talking to other experienced glider winch > > and auto launch pilots. > > > > Can others who have had experience or ideas about this please give me or > > refer me to other sources of information. > > > > Michael Derry > > Western Australia > > _______________________________________________ > > Aus-soaring mailing list > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To check or change subscription details, visit: > > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
