The Skylaunch 2 "Evo" is the latest generation of the Skylaunch winch with over 70 winches sold in the UK and many more worldwide. The compact design has been proven with over 20 years of operation - the design team having over 100 years & 400,00 launches winching experience between them.

Skylaunch Cable Retrieve Winch

This unique high speed winch system increases launch rates toup to 30 gliders per hour. It eliminates airfield damage caused by cable tow vehicles and increases the life of the launching cable.
Robust design, proven over 15 years operation, with many safety features ensures a reliable, easily operated and maintained long life machine.

Skydrive 4 & 6 drum

At very affordable prices the Skydrive system features all the proven components from Skylaunch 2 and 3 models, but in a new layout to increase the number of cable drums to 4 or 6.
Skydrive will accommodate all materials of cable (synthetic, steel or Skyrope) up to 3,000 metres (10,000 ft) long.

Special Projects

Special purpose winches can be manufactured to required specifications for civil or military projects. We have designed and built machines to launch UAVs, to raise and lower helium filled balloons & to test specialised military equipment at high speed.

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Re-Engineered Winches

We carry out many re-furbishments to either club built or professionally built winches bringing them up to the same standards and specifications of a Skylaunch 2 or 3 but at a fraction of the cost. We can also carry out part upgrades -for exaple fitting either a new engine, final drive & drum system or just our control system.

Cables, Components and Winch Launching Accessories

We can supply a huge range of launching cables, cable components, tools and accessories. Please have a browse through our on-line catalogue (See catalogue menu on left) or download our Parts & Spares Booklet.

We wil be developing the on-line catalogue over the coming months and you will soon be able to buy all your parts from our on-line shop. You can browse the catalogue from the main menu on the left hand side of the page

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Skylaunch 2, 3 and Retrieve Winch Spares

We always carry large stocks of spare parts for all our winch range and can usually despatch the same day of ordering. Please have a browse through our on-line catalogue or download our Parts & Spares Booklet.

We wil be developing the on-line catalogue over the coming months and you will soon be able to buy all your parts from our on-line shop. You can browse the catalogue from the main menu or search using the search box below the menu.
 

New Engines & Components for Non-Skylaunch Winches

We can supply all our major components for upgrading your own club built, Tost and other makes of winch. We supply with full instruction / notes including set-up, operation and maintenance as required. 

Skylaunch are happy to give free no obligation advice to gliding clubs looking to improve their winching performance / safety or replacing / repairing worn or damaged parts. Please contact us for information or have a browse through the catalogue.