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Stationary and Payout Winch Systems
The following links and photos are a collection of various stationary and payout systems from around the world.
Aero Tow - A winch builder in Slovenia
Pitman Winch from Canada
Koch Winch System (see picture below)
Skysailing Ontario Hydraulic winch
A French Payout system together with description (french)
Homebuilt payout system in Northern France
Towing System in Finland
Canadian School using a winch
Self Towing using a motorbike ! (read this Oz Report)
The Reel Hang Glider Pilots Association
Static Towing Tips from Australia
The Wessleman Hydraulic Winch
A Wesselman type Winch
View of the drum and roller assemby with loose cable device
Try to get a copy of Towing Aloft! (the definitive guide to all forms of towing & aerotow)
I'm a big fan of John Pop's T-dolly which is excellant not just for aerotowing but for nil wind winching days. See link below :-
The T dolly
