And the ones I researched that were closest were in Arizona or
Washington, and aren't getting anywhere even remotely close to
50 launches a day.

Well, a friend and I got about 25 launches in four hours. Take off, fly the
pattern, land on the cross wind, rotate the glider 90 degrees, and then off
again.

Of course, then you also have the esteemed contingent at my club who take off,
do a complete pattern landing back into the wind, and then have to push back to
the take off spot again. About half the efficiciency.

Best line ever after dropping off the 'chute and driving back to the winch for
the next go. "We're still figuring out who is going to fly next."

All depends on the efficiency of the operation. Slow cycle time is zero fun.

Jim Vincent
N483SZ
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