On Jun 6, 6:21*pm, "J.D. Barron" wrote:
If you are wanting to get ground launch endorsement then an auto will
do the same thing.
Of course you can get more altitude from a good winch, but you can get
enough atlitude for a circuit.
Now where can I get a self launching checkride?

For the Part 61.31(j)) endorsement either auto tow or winch will do.
While they are similar, some aspects are actually very different. For
your safety, I'd recommend a good checkout on each.