Re: [RCSE] Continuous Loop Winch? Neither dogs or rabbits fly!

2005-03-23 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 3/22/2005 10:52:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Continuous loops are used with dog lure machines, which are virtuallyidentical to sailplane winches, and pulleys made for the purpose areavailable from Injoy. The motors and accessories for Injoy are

[RCSE] Continuous Loop Winch?

2005-03-22 Thread miamimike
Has anyone here ever heard of a continuous loop sailplane winch? The setup would look something like this: http://www.vvsss.com/ezone/clwinch.gif Continuous loops are used with dog lure machines, which are virtually identical to sailplane winches, and pulleys made for the purpose are available

Re: [RCSE] Continuous Loop Winch?

2005-03-22 Thread winchdoc
I remember an article in Model Builder or RCM many years ago where they did a setup like that. The major problem to solve was the extra line drag on the ground. This was waaay back before Rahm was making winches, and before retrievers were in widespread use. Doc

Re: [RCSE] Continuous Loop Winch?

2005-03-22 Thread Justin Ammon
www.edgerc.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: soaring@airage.com Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: [RCSE] Continuous Loop Winch? Has anyone here ever heard of a continuous loop sailplane winch? The setup would look something like this: http

Re: [RCSE] Continuous Loop Winch?

2005-03-22 Thread Chuck Anderson
At 09:52 PM 3/22/2005, you wrote: Has anyone here ever heard of a continuous loop sailplane winch? The setup would look something like this: http://www.vvsss.com/ezone/clwinch.gif Continuous loops are used with dog lure machines, which are virtually identical to sailplane winches, and pulleys made