OK...that was funny!
Jeb Bushell wrote:
>
> The danger is that the line could blow back over the
> launch area and include the pilot, who would
> presumably be distracted, in the loop. Then, when the
> retriever kicks in, the loop tightens like a cheese
> wire around the pilot's neck (inevitably) and
> decapitates him, resulting in the loss of another
> valuable airplane.
>
> With a 10+ mph wind and a tapping launch, this is not
> an unbelievable scenario and in fact the blow-back
> situation occurs frequently at ESL contests. But there
> the retrievers are manned and there are many alert
> winch-aware bystanders to warn of the danger.
>
> IMO, all winch setups are dangerous snakes in the
> grass but users of the self-retrieving winch need to
> be especially careful.
>
> Jeb.
>
> --- "Andrew E. Mileski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > 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 ?
> >
> > Someone posted of one-man systems a while back. It
> > is possible,
> > but requires additional/different equipment.
> >
> > > 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
> >
> > That would probably have been me :) Glad you like
> > them.
> >
> > --
> > Andrew E. Mileski
> > Ottawa, Canada
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