Winch School

[Karl Striedieck[_2_]]

The Eagle Field Winch Team will be offering a number of winch launch classes this coming season. See: http://mifflin.ridgesewing.com/Eagle_Field_Winch_School.pdf

The weekend classes are limited to four pilots and dates are as follows: April 26-27 class filled, June 7-9, Jul 5-6. More will be offered in August and September if the interest is there. Advise if you have the flexibility to fill a cancellation for an earlier class.

In addition to the winch launch training the flying will include an introduction to off-airport landings. The obstructions, slopes and undulations at Eagle Field require some of the special skills needed for landings away from home.

Questions? karls at uplink.net or 814 237 7996

[John Firth[_4_]]

Well done Karl; there seems to be an increasing interest in
winch launches, certainly as a training method. The Rideau valley
club is exploring the idea.
John firth Ottawa

At 01:57 04 January 2014, Karl Striedieck wrote:
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>s this coming season. See:
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>_School.pdf
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>
>In addition to the winch launch training the flying will include an
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>Eagle Field require some of the special skills needed for landings away
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>Questions? karls at uplink.net or 814 237 7996
>

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HA60Ldko5o

Interesting video with camera pointed towards tail that shows the surrounding terrain during a winch launch at Eagle Field.