Bruce, We used the reverse pulley that belongs to the VMFG at Leongatha about 20 years ago with limited success due to using rope instead of wire which it was designed for. Try the VMFG guys for its present whereabouts. The last I heard of it it was at Holbrook. If you look at the Yahoo winch design group I think there are some photos of one there. I have a photo of the reduction pulleys attached to the towbar of a vehicle which I can send you. This method is claimed to be superior for short strips to reverse pulleys.
John. -------Original Message------- From: Bruce Taylor Date: 03/18/07 18:28:05 To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Reverse pulley launching Does anyone out there have any info or experience with reverse pulley launching? Our plan is to use a car on a limited length airfield to launch an unballasted 15m glider. I do remember an article in an old AG some years back, but can't find it immediately. Any help with pulley construction, rope guides, rope type, power requirements etc would be appreciated. BT _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.13/725 - Release Date: 3/17/2007 12:33 PM
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