I am not sure what safety issues you are referring to, but this plan will
work. But, it does put a lot of load on the retriever battery dragging
the line through the grass. It is much easier to use the retriever to get
the line in as it is falling and not drag throught the grass as much. We
use a pair of switches on the foot pedal, one for the winch, the other for
the retriever. Once the tow is over, rotate foot and step on the
retriever. Let off once the line is on the ground, and then finnish after
the flight is over so as not to take one's concentration off the model in
the air.
.........bc ([EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.widomaker.com/~conk
Williamsburg, VA 23185
On Thu, 30 May 2002, John McCloskey wrote:
> I was on the phone last night with an OFB from Alabama . He wants to get a retriever
>. He's of the opinion that he can launch ,let the line fall ,and then retrieve it
>after the flight . I tried to explain to him that this could be very hazardous . Are
>there any points that I can give to him that may convince him that this may not be a
>wise and safe practice , or am I concerned over nothing ?
> As an aside , A few months back,someone on the exchange recomended Hi-Catch swivels .
> I got some , and they are superior to Sampos .They have double ball bearings, so
>their is no need for a second swivel . Plus the snap is very unique and easy to use .
> www.hiliner.com www.finestkind.com
> All the best,
>John
>
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