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Old April 23rd 04, 06:16 AM
Eric Greenwell
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Mark James Boyd wrote:

*Unlike a 700-800 pound glider, it's 350 pound flying weight can be
easily towed by an ultralight aircraft.

*Auto tow, even with a small vehicle, is practical.

Eric Greenwell



Yep, I would imagine that the economy of scale is good for a nice super-long
towrope off a ford pinto :P Or my trusty mazda protege...

Aren't there some real light fishing lines that are 350# test?
Maybe get launched and towed behind a boat? I bet one could
fashion a catamaran into a launch vehicle )PPPP


I'd look at what the hang glider people use to tow and winch with, since
they are launching comparable weights, though probably at slower speeds.
Entering "hang glider winches" into Google brought up some interesting
sites.

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