On Aug 13, 8:30*am, bildan wrote:

Always use the EXACT weak link specified in the manual. *If a glider's
manual doesn't specify a winch launch weak link - you're going to be a
test pilot if you winch it.

What would be the consequence of using a link say 10% weaker than that
specified? If I know the link is weaker I can fly a less agressive
climb profile and accept that I will get a lower launch altitude. If
I forget and climb agressively the link will break - so what?


Andy