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Old October 10th 15, 07:35 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Amazing Winching Weekend in Utah

On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 6:51:08 AM UTC-6, wrote:
We were using 4,000' of rope and we're getting 1,500' - 1,700' launches. Our field elevation is 5,022'. We weren't trying for the highest possible since we were doing launch training. Once we replace the drum this winter we will be able to use up to 8,500' of rope. Will be quite a fun ride up to high alts even a tow plane will be envious of.

Bruno - B4


Yes, Nephi has the runway for it, I mean you could land a 747 on that strip.. It would be great to have both parallel tow and winch operations running at the same time on the next camp. You'd be spitting pilots into the air faster than they can land. Once pilots see the price difference, they'll be lining up for ground launch checkouts.

Roberto