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Winch launching has been in continuous use in Europe and elsewhere in the world for decades. Here in the U.S., the availability of inexpensive tow planes and cheap fuel turned winch launching into an oddity. With rising fuel and maintenance costs, the exclusive use of aero tow has become a liability for many soaring clubs and commercial operations.
This group will be discuss creating a soaring club in Northern California which will be dedicated to owning and operating a modern winch and suitable training glider. Initially it will operated at one of the existing soaring sites. Eventually it may make sense to establish a new site within an hour or so of the SF Bay area. We will make uses of best training and operating practices, ensure currency of pilots, and make every effort to develop a core group of winch trained instructors, pilots, and drivers focused on safety.
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Re: Winch project update
Hi Ken, Good to hear from you! ... We took our time, and farmed out as much work as we could, in retrospect a good choice. ... I've talked to Marko, he did not
Posted - Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:33 am
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Marc Ramsey
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Re: Winch project update
Hello Bob (and Marc), 1. Super happy to see that the winch got to this state, didn't stall out first! 2. You may already know this, but the guy you want for
Posted - Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:26 am
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Ken Ward
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Re: Winch project update
Crazy Creek is having a contest Regional Sports SSA sanctioned - Two Weekend event - May 25,26,27, then June 2,3 Maybe show off the winch to the participants.
Posted - Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:31 am
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Larry L. Roberts
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Re: Winch project update
Hi Peter, My wild-ass guess for the moment is late April to early May for start of testing at Crazy Creek… Regards, Marc ... Hi Peter, My wild-ass guess for
Posted - Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:20 am
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Marc Ramsey
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Re: Winch project update
Bob Have never set up a winch before but would enjoy helping at crazy creek when I get some time - any idea of dates for getting it set up? Peter
Posted - Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:11 am
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Peter Deane
glider2T
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