< >----------------------- >That brings up a very important point. Line stretch is an important factor >in optimal energy insertion for glider, in particular to *** ratchet ***winch >system. Prelaunch energy storage, semi-highstart effect for initial I've noticed that a bike ratchet has been mentioned a number of times in winch posts .... You should give them away and use a Spragg type clutch. They aren't that expensive $70 here in Aussie. So they would only be about 40 bucks in the USofA. They are a lot smoother, quieter and last longer. I would say that all of the F3b types over there would allready be using them... So ask them. And think about it .... Eddie the Eagle RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
