The December New Zealand Gliding Kiwi issue heralds the Jet-age in gliding -
providing photos and story about the experiments going on with the new
generation miniscule jet units for self launching. Climb out rates are
better than 200 ft/min

A relatively simple retrofit for all glass ships is a possibility.

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