Where we going with this thread?
Limiting the height of a launches by either limiting power of winch or line length?
Is this to even the playing field? No big planes? Or to just limit the Big Plane Race? No bigger or stronger planes. Light planes only, planes that do not pull hard or launch high.
Altimeters in each plane with a height factor would be an interesting concept.
F3J gives an advantage to the pilot who releases early and not necessarily getting a complete launch. Time on the line is time not counting towards your score.
F3B has done a nice job of creating an equal launch environment. A big part of F3B is getting a good launch. Many people would not be able to launch properly from an F3B winch. If you can't launch well from a standard TD winch you will have a problem with an F3B winch. And most people would not be able to afford an F3B winch or keep replacing the Monofilament line on it that other people would abuse. (I can hear the whiners now complaining about the cost.)
With a crippled launch system you will still find that the pilots that have the best launch technique will be getting the most height. No room for error. Sort of a Launch Contest.
I thought the goal was to put emphasis on flying?
The solution: Closely matched winches, man on man. That's a contest.
I still see the best pilots winning. They launch well, they fly well, they land well. I can do two of the three okay, I just need more practice. But I don't gripe about landings, it's part of the contest. I know what I need to do, practice, practice, practice.
Steve Meyer LSF IV SOAR
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