Weylan - A winch FAQ is probably a good idea. The bottom line is that the best winch launch will be dependent on what plane, the wind speed, whether a thermal is moving through the launch area, winch condition, and probably a million other things I don't know about. I say let her rip. More organized knowledge can only help us learn. happy trails - Rob Glover RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]