Winch launching a glider! ~A day of winch operator~

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2024

Комментарии • 46

  • @panther105
    @panther105 Год назад +5

    I was a member of a glider club in Sekiyado...One of my greatest experiences and memories of Japan.. Later went to Hawaii for intensive glider training. Even did a few car launches which were scary...

  • @gxlbiscuit
    @gxlbiscuit Год назад +3

    Great video, I’m glad you made this I don’t think there are enough winch videos, especially from operators! Thank you

  • @robertguerin1357
    @robertguerin1357 Год назад +4

    This video is the best that I have seen on how a glider which works. Merci ありがとう

  • @malcolm4956
    @malcolm4956 2 месяца назад +1

    🇬🇧Years ago at North Weald in Essex we had a reverse pulley system , after lunching in a reasonable wind we could let the cable back out again. To still be attached to the cable at 4,000 feet was not unusual let alone good value for the cost of a winch launch ❤🇬🇧

  • @CHCorson
    @CHCorson 2 года назад +3

    Thank you, a very good look into a winch operator’s world. Nicely done.

  • @tinkertailor7385
    @tinkertailor7385 Год назад +3

    Thanks for that Hiroki. Haven't seen the winch setup for launching gliders and was wondering how you would go about it. Quite an operation.

  • @AmbroseAgde
    @AmbroseAgde Год назад +3

    Such a cool video! Thanks so much for sharing ☺️👍

  • @malibu188
    @malibu188 3 года назад +8

    Well run winch operation. Good view of the business end of the launch winch.

    • @GilmerJohn
      @GilmerJohn 3 года назад

      I'd like to see more of the details of the winch machine..

    • @malibu188
      @malibu188 3 года назад +1

      John Gilmer I think this winch is made by
      Skylaunch Ltd in Shropshire ENGLAND
      The company has an internet site that includes a lot of details about the wide range of quality winch products they produce.

  • @venomoushamster2270
    @venomoushamster2270 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is literally identical to my club in New Zealand! Youve got the mini cable car truck and everything!

  • @jakenichols2626
    @jakenichols2626 Год назад +2

    Great video on this, buddy. Thanks for the upload

  • @AeroclubBexbach
    @AeroclubBexbach 14 дней назад

    Verry 😎 cool. Always happy landings. Aeroclub bexbach EDRX

  • @getyoursuresh
    @getyoursuresh Год назад +3

    Great video. Love it.
    How much does this winch machine cost ? Please provide price breakup of cost and Importing charges (in UK pound )?

  • @stuartthurstan
    @stuartthurstan 3 года назад +5

    Interesting and well made video. Thanks.

  • @GlennWheelerDrone
    @GlennWheelerDrone Год назад

    Thanks. I really enjoyed watching this........

  • @kartiksudershan
    @kartiksudershan 2 года назад +1

    Nice video and good explanation. Love from India

  • @MrJdsenior
    @MrJdsenior 3 года назад +5

    1st mod I would make is some A/C...if it's a car or truck engine it would be easy to do.

    • @BruceDuncan
      @BruceDuncan 3 года назад

      These are made in the UK, where we don't really need it! It is an option though: "Air conditioning: S-53 Cabin air conditioning system (+£3,124.00)" You're right it's an 8.2L GM V8 engine, so it's easy to do.

  • @traffictraffic
    @traffictraffic 2 года назад +1

    This is super interesting, thank you

  • @ElementalGeneral
    @ElementalGeneral 3 года назад +3

    I love this

  • @monza1002000
    @monza1002000 3 года назад +6

    Nice video. Love a winch lauch as the acceleration and rate of climb is fun. I notice you don't have "take up slack" commands. How do you take out the slack in the cable as you launch?

    • @BruceDuncan
      @BruceDuncan 3 года назад +2

      2:43 "The glider on the right is ready" *is* their "take up slack" call. Seems more efficient to me!

    • @monza1002000
      @monza1002000 3 года назад +2

      @@BruceDuncan
      I prefer the separate instruction "take up slack". Guess it's just what we get use to. I just love winch launches, much fun.

  • @josefsoltes8572
    @josefsoltes8572 Год назад +1

    Hi, how long a runway do you have? 500 meters is nice. Oh, I see it now :) 1500 meters.

  • @bobs6895
    @bobs6895 2 года назад +1

    Is this vest that you are wearing one of those that has ice water circulating through it? If not, then maybe you should take it off when it is that hot.

  • @christopheblanchi4777
    @christopheblanchi4777 5 месяцев назад

    This has to be a reference video on winch launching gliders. Well done!

  • @MrKbtor2
    @MrKbtor2 Год назад

    Well explained video!

  • @drdata1967
    @drdata1967 2 года назад +1

    Very interesting thank you!

  • @GraeHam
    @GraeHam Год назад

    Awesome video bru!!!

  • @MoonWalkersbin
    @MoonWalkersbin Месяц назад

    if it is that hot temp, why did you pull such warm clothing?

  • @coldplay2953
    @coldplay2953 3 года назад +1

    Thanks dude be safe

  • @mickmolloy5964
    @mickmolloy5964 2 года назад

    Great video thanks for sharing ..

  • @jamesford8315
    @jamesford8315 Год назад +1

    How do you end of the string back to the glider/launch area?

    • @TijsVsN
      @TijsVsN Год назад

      I was at a glider club recently and they got the rope back with a tractor.

  • @1silvervespa
    @1silvervespa 2 года назад

    Wow .....too hot guys !!

  • @kenholz4321
    @kenholz4321 17 дней назад

    What if they can’t release the cable ?

  • @feminismwrong
    @feminismwrong Год назад

    Rope or cable?

  • @justcommenting4981
    @justcommenting4981 2 года назад

    Nice

  • @PraveshanAchary
    @PraveshanAchary 2 года назад

    ❤️✌🏼

  • @ewthmatth
    @ewthmatth 2 года назад +1

    Next time buy a winch machine with an air conditioned cockpit ;)

  • @1silvervespa
    @1silvervespa 2 года назад +1

    Small Prara Shute on the Cable ......need a tad bigger .. Really helps with cable right after release ...
    Creates just a little drag ...

  • @Earlyturtle
    @Earlyturtle 3 года назад

    Duuuude, すごい ね!
    エンジンがグライダーを大気中に引きずり込むように動いたと思いましたが、ウインチがホイールになっていることがわかりました。
    熊谷には行ったことがありませんが、次回日本に行くときは行きます。 良い夏を過ごして、気をつけてください

  • @ReDy1291
    @ReDy1291 2 года назад

    You are aware that you are wearing 3 pieces of clothes on your upper body.
    Could help with the heat if you wear less.
    Just saying😉

  • @eivinj
    @eivinj 3 года назад

    Its lisky

  • @User0000000000000004
    @User0000000000000004 3 года назад

    Lose the stupid music!