We used reef knots on wire. Do the knot, pull tight and the wrap end around
a few times. Break off end and presto. Still being done at many winch clubs.
Ian P.
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From: "Michael Derry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."
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Michael,
At SGGC we often tie a reef knot with the ends tied to keep things moving when we are busy.
The knots on our 10mm polyprop rope are usually good for about 20 or 30 launches compared to to 100plus splices.
We normally cut out the splices before the start of the next days operations.
Anyone who can tie a shoelace in 15 seconds can do a splice in a minute,
with just a little practice, no splicing tool needed.
...and a sextant is a great way to estimate altitude of a glider from the
ground; pilots who don't know the difference between a map and a chart
should be keel-hauled; and
KIPP. (Keep it polite please) PeterS
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From: "Michael Derry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 10:21 AM
Subject: Re[2]: [Aus-soaring] Re: [pulleylaunch] Knots?
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PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: RE: Re[2]: [Aus-soaring] Re: [pulleylaunch] Knots?
Anyone who can tie a shoelace in 15 seconds can do a splice in a minute,
with just a little practice, no splicing tool needed.
...and a sextant is a great way to estimat
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Sanders
Sent: Thursday, 9 March 2006 11:42 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: RE: Re[2]: [Aus-soaring] Re: [pulleylaunch] Knots?
I've been a pilot for 38 years and 23,5
TED] On Behalf Of Brett
Kettle
Sent: Thursday, 9 March 2006 8:54 PM
To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.'
Subject: RE: Re[2]: [Aus-soaring] Re: [pulleylaunch] Knots?
Anyone who can tie a shoelace in 15 seconds can do a splice in a minute,
with just a little practice, no
