Peter,
I suggest you contact the East Sale Gliding Club. They have been using
auto-tow launching for many years now.
Regards,
Roger Browne
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From: "Peter Chapman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday 01 May 2001 15:18
Subject: [aus-soaring] Auto Launch Information
>
> I would appreciate any information about the minimum standards required to
> launch a two seater (IS28 about 600kgs TOW) to at least 1000 feet. For
> example:
>
> 1. The power of the car
> 2. Length of runway
> 3. Length of rope. Is it a ratio like 3 times the target launch height??
> 4. Type of rope, weak links as per normal?
>
> Southern Cross Gliding Club has been approached by a film company about a
> possible advertisement involving an auto launch off a sealed runway or
> closed off highway (long,wide and straight!).
>
> Thanks
>
> Peter Chapman
>
>
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