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Old February 4th 11, 06:08 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Feb 3, 10:18*pm, Bruce Hoult wrote:



The equation changes if you're using a winch for training but 1) US

clubs don't use winches, and 2) the Blanik was never the trainer of
choice for a winch operation.


1) not quite true: winching is regaining some popularity in the US and
there are currently around 35 winches in operation used mainly for
primary training.
2) not quite true: pretty much all L-13 I have seen in operation in
Europe were used primarily in winch operations with the Y-bridle.

U. Neumann