摘要 |
<p>A towing winch apparatus for paragliders and hang-gliders (4,6) is provided which comprises a line (3) and a towing winch mechanism (5) adapted to apply tension to said line (3) during towing, where one end (15) of the line (3) is releaseably attached to the ground (16) during towing and the towing winch mechanism (5) is attached to the paraglider or hang-glider (4,6). In this way a towing winch apparatus is provided which is useable by a pilot (1) of a paraglider or hang-glider (4,6) without needing a helper on the ground (16). In addition, after the tow process, the pilot (1) of a paraglider or hang-glider (4,6) doesn't need to go back to the ground (16) in order to collect the towing winch mechanism (5).</p> |