How do you launch a sailplane?

The two most common methods of launching sailplanes are by aerotow and by winch. When aerotowed, the sailplane is towed behind a powered aircraft using a rope about 60 meters (about 200 ft) long. The sailplane pilot releases the rope after reaching the desired altitude.

How do you launch a bungee glider?

To launch launch your glider using a bungee requires the pilot to start walking backwards stretching out the tubing until there is enough tension for launch. You then throw your glider into the air and the high-start rapidly hurls it sky ward at steep angle at a steep angle.

How does a glider winch work?

An engine powers a large winch on the ground and a long cable connects the winch to another release mechanism located on the underside of the glider. When the winch is activated, the glider is pulled along the ground toward the winch and takes off, climbing rapidly.

How many gliders can launch with a Skylaunch winch?

This unique high speed winch system increases launch rates toup to 30 gliders per hour. It eliminates airfield damage caused by cable tow vehicles and increases the life of the launching cable. Robust design, proven over 15 years operation, with many safety features ensures a reliable, easily operated and maintained long life machine.

Which is the best way to launch a RC glider?

Hand launching A hand launch is the way that most rc gliders are launched when slope soaring from a hillside or cliff top, but hand launching rc gliders can also be done from flat flying sites.

What kind of aircraft is the glider winch?

The glider is a Twin Astir two person aircraft owned by the Utah Soaring Association and the winch is a 1960’s vintage that we completely tore apart and are basically only using the frame now. Thanks for watching and I’d love to hear your comments. Bruno – B4 Loading…

What does Skylaunch high speed cable retrieve winch do?

Skylaunch Cable Retrieve Winch. This unique high speed winch system increases launch rates toup to 30 gliders per hour. It eliminates airfield damage caused by cable tow vehicles and increases the life of the launching cable.