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December 4th 04, 09:28 PM
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Balloons maybe a new glider launch method NOT
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December 5th 04, 06:41 PM
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"Mal" wrote in message ...
http://www.clusterballoon.org/intro/intro.html Actually balloon launch is one of the oldest methods for launching gliders. Probably comes right after foot launching.
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December 14th 04, 12:49 AM
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So is this part of the new FAA Sport Pilot regs?
Liam Finley wrote: "Mal" wrote in message ... http://www.clusterballoon.org/intro/intro.html Actually balloon launch is one of the oldest methods for launching gliders. Probably comes right after foot launching.
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#4
December 14th 04, 06:19 AM
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Dan Babcock wrote:
So is this part of the new FAA Sport Pilot regs? Hehe...I suppose this is "aerotow." But what I really want is the first sport pilot-glider-astronaut. The White Knight glider had something like a 135knot IAS? Well, make it a little slower (120knots) and we have a deal, right?  I've corresponded with the clusterballoon guy. It seems good soaring weather (violent thermals, strong ridge, or wave) and balloons don't mix so well... -- ------------+ Mark J. Boyd
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#5
December 14th 04, 02:07 AM
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FYI, description of early balloon launches of gliders:
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero...t/montgome.htm
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