....What is the downside,
other than cost, in using such a device?

When the line is payed out, it's difficult to inspect the last 10 feet
of rope where it goes into the fuselage. We (Greater Boston Soaring
Club) had a break there once. We now have a regular inspection process
where the access panels are removed.

Tony V.


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All good things arrive unto them that wait -
and don't die in the meantime.

Mark Twain