Daryl does make an excellent point that a detuned TD winch with a narrow
spool & braided line, might cause some issues with heavier stronger planes.
Isn't that the objective?? Keep lines from breaking and strong planes
from launching high.
In the end what I know is that no matter what you
OTOH...
I would say "real" F3B winches are quite good for TD, especially for
woody planes, if .. (BIG IF) the pilot does not load up a lot of
tension on the line. We've found my F3B winch a perfect for launching
Oly 2's in my club, as the power is low and the line is stretchy.
Daryl doe
t; Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [RCSE] F3B winches???
> From: Jon Stone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Sat, December 22, 2007 8:21 am
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Cc: Soaring@airage.com
> This link should be helpful
> http://www.google.com/search?q=f3b+winch
> [EMAIL
This link should be helpful
http://www.google.com/search?q=f3b+winch
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
During the discussion about limiting winch strength and reducing line
breaks there have been several references to F3B winches.
I am not familiar with F3B flying or the winch specs. Can someone
ex
During the discussion about limiting winch strength and reducing line breaks
there have been several references to F3B winches.
I am not familiar with F3B flying or the winch specs. Can someone explain F3B
or point me to a site where I can read about it?
Best Regards,
Ed Anderson
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