MIT UAV soaring technique

On Dec 8, 2:20*pm, Andy wrote:
On Dec 6, 2:40*pm, shkdriver
wrote:

Anyone have any experience/thoughts to share about winch launching a
shempp-hirth SHK? My example has CG tost hook on gear leg.

Thanks,
Scott W.

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shkdriver

A caution not specific to the SHK but it may apply. * *For the first
winch launch in any new glider type pay particular attention to seat
back and rudder pedal adjustment. *There should be no possibility that
you will slip backward during the launch.

I learned this one the hard way. *I had quite a few hours in the Std
Jantar, all aero tow. *On my first winch launch I slid backward so my
feet were not in contact with the pedals. *I continued the launch with
my elbows frantically clawing for grip on the cockpit side walls but
was able to remain in control. *Every other glider I had winched had a
more upright seating position so I had never seen this problem before.

Andy

Same thing happened to me in a DG101 a few years ago. Did a whole
winch launch keeping the stick just off the backstop with my
fingertips and with my feet nowhere near the rudder pedals. Always do
your straps up really tight for a winch launch, and if possible set
the rudder pedals a bit closer than normal. Only use firm cushions
behind you.

Derek C