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Old January 17th 10, 11:31 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Tim Taylor
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Default Belgian winch launch video

On Jan 17, 3:08*pm, Tuno wrote:
You said "on top in 2 minutes" and I didn't know what you meant until
I saw the video. On the wire for two minutes! WOW!!! I'd like to know
the details -- length and type of cable? Brand of winch? Altitude
gained?

Makes our winch at the Prescott club look woefully inadequate!

2no


Looks like they are using a MEL Leopard with about 290 HP (220 kw).

http://www.machinefabriek-el.nl/stor...nches%20GB.pdf