This unique high speed winch system increases launch rates up to 30 gliders per hour.

 Eliminates airfield damage caused by cable tow vehicle and increases life of launching cable.

Robust design, proven over 15 years operation, with many safety features ensures a reliable, easily operated and maintained long life machine.

The Skylaunch design ensures launch heights are not noticeably reduced with this system.

Lightweight winch is easily towed on soft airfield or legally on highway with a car.

 Chassis pivoting wheel chocks (with starter interlock) and trailer handbrake ensures safe/rapid set up for launching.

 Laminated safety glass screen/roof panel with flashing beacon, signal lamp and siren.

Simple colour coded controls are ergonomically positioned for safe/ accurate control.

 Easy one lever operation with preset speed system.   Cable drum brake is automatically controlled.

 Engine/transmission warning lamps are connected to a buzzer.

Panels and covers are easy access with gas strut assistors and rubber grommet mounted for instant opening.

 Lightweight steel cable drum is reinforced large diameter narrow width type, fully machined and balanced with anti-loop guides.

 No cable pay-on mechanism is required.

 Cable feeds onto bottom of drum for safer, trouble free operation.

Reliable industrial VW 4 cylinder engine and radiator with two electronic cooling fans.  Torque converter on output shaft ensures smooth operation.

 Final drive with disengage system to free wheel and eliminate drag on the glider.

 Standard Lockheed disc brake system on cable drum hub for precise control after glider release.

Hardened rollers are long life type, do not damage cable joins (unlike V pulleys)

 Cable entry/exit height is at very low level for safety (and easy access).

 Heavy duty guillotine activated by powerful spring.

 All machines are supplied with on-site training and detailed Operator’s and Maintenance Manuals.