Re: OneWinch
Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:58 pm
We tried out the OneWinch yesterday after we had finished ALES #6.
Set up was a breeze, took just slightly longer than a Hi-Start.
Per Tim Gess's (the designer/manufacturer) advice for a first try out, we used a light plane (536g,19oz, 1.5m) with a second person first doing the pulling. Dick and Les pulled at first and I flew. No problems, hardly any effort required to pull, no indications of 'Popoffs' and good launch height.
After Dick and Les had completed a few pulls, I used the belt to both launch and fly myself, also with no problems.
Seems a very good alternative to a Hi-Start, compatible with a wider plane weight range than can be achieved with one Hi-Start and no rubber to wear out.
Next step when next at the field will be to launch some heavier planes.
Ann has made a nice video. Thanks again Ann for being the official SOGGI photo/videographer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7JrRr_s ... re=youtube
Set up was a breeze, took just slightly longer than a Hi-Start.
Per Tim Gess's (the designer/manufacturer) advice for a first try out, we used a light plane (536g,19oz, 1.5m) with a second person first doing the pulling. Dick and Les pulled at first and I flew. No problems, hardly any effort required to pull, no indications of 'Popoffs' and good launch height.
After Dick and Les had completed a few pulls, I used the belt to both launch and fly myself, also with no problems.
Seems a very good alternative to a Hi-Start, compatible with a wider plane weight range than can be achieved with one Hi-Start and no rubber to wear out.
Next step when next at the field will be to launch some heavier planes.
Ann has made a nice video. Thanks again Ann for being the official SOGGI photo/videographer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7JrRr_s ... re=youtube