On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 23:05:36 GMT, "Dave Nadler \"YO\""
wrote:

No, it did not need a bungee; it accelerated and launched fine from
its "railroad track". The weight-assist mechanism was added later for
their flights in Dayton, because they had trouble laying out a long
enough track.
Best Regards, Dave

Thanks for the correction. I knew about the rail obviously: its in the
picture but (mis)remembered the falling weight catapult being at Kitty
Hawk as well. I've lent my copy of 'Kill Devil Hill', so couldn't
immediately check back against that source.

I wonder if the replica flight attempt will have a catapult handy in
case they get a calm day?


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