Michael, We used a reverse pulley system at Bacchus Marsh for some years back in the 60's. Great system, on one day we launched I think nine gliders before the first one landed, no lift conditions. Very fast very simple and safe. Cheers Ian Patching. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Derry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "aus-soaring" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 4:27 PM Subject: [Aus-soaring] Pulley Launching
> Dear Soarers > > I developed with the help of my flying buddies, a system of using > multiple pulleys and a car as a more efficient form of winch launching > hang gliders. I want to do the same with sailplanes. Before I do so, I am > gathering as much info about the ideas and experiences of others before I > try it. > > This system has many advantages to a normal winch: > -when you arrive at a site you have a functioning car equiped with good > battery, fuel, airconditioning etc > -the tow driver can see the glider > -the setup is very portable and can be used on retrieves > -the rope can be run over rough ground > -operator training is much less than a winch > -accurately maintaining tension/ flying speed is much easier > -tangles during operation are almost non existant > -capital and operating cost is minimal > -most problems can be fixed with inexpensive readily available help > -requires minimal storage space; > -less noise > -less overheating problems > -less horsepower required > -etc etc etc. > > I have started reading up and talking to other experienced glider winch > and auto launch pilots. > > Can others who have had experience or ideas about this please give me or > refer me to other sources of information. > > Michael Derry > Western Australia > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
