Re: [RCSE] Spooling on new winch line?
Walk the line out to its full length, through the turnaround if necessary, and attach the parachute, so that you end up with the full length laid out as if you were ready to launch. Don't try to wind it straight off the reel it is supplied on. My winch has a dent in it from when the 'chute hooked a 4-pound hammer... Scary, a high-speed hammer. If your line is supplied in loose coils like the Shogun monofilament try to place the coils over a large diameter piece of pipe first. Regards Richard Knott Tracy Coulson wrote: I am trying to safely spool on new winch line. Can anybody recommend a proper method? Len RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [RCSE] Spooling on new winch line?
Hello Len, The safest way and best way means having to take a walk. Set up the winch and turn around on a field or park or big backyard just as you would at the flying field. Tie the line to the spool and walk up to turn-around put the line thru, walk back to the winch tie on a chute and ring. Connect a model to the ring, launch and retrieve in the normal manner. After you've finished flying retrieve remaining line. Honestly it is the best way!! :) As you've found out already doing it in a small area is not a good idea. Too much pain potential!! -- Brian Ford Brisbane Queensland Australia AUS 55723 Visit The MRSSA Web site: Moreton Region Sports Soaring Association Inc http://www.users.bigpond.com/bananaman/ RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
