I am looking for a way to slow down the winch when winding the line back up at the end of flying. Regis
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Andrew Famiglietti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For those who know a lot more than me I have a question. > > Under ideal circumstances what is the best line tension one should use > to launch a sailplane? That is, is there a formula I can employ to > calculate line tension needed to launch a sailplane knowing such things > as its mass, wing span, wing loading, method of construction (built up, > composite, hollow) and any other parameters such as type of line > (stretch , non stretch, twisted or braided, monofilament ) etc. > > The reason I ask is because I have just finished building a winch in > which I can adjust the output tension in the line without having to > pulse the foot switch. Line tension can be changed easily and quickly to > accomodate various planes. > > TIA > Andrew > > > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
