During the last phase of a winch launch, the glider pilot does not release pull on the elevator. The automatic latch releases the cable at high wing load. What consequences have to be considered?

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Extreme stress on the structure of the glider plane

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A higher altitude can be reached using this technique

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This technique can compensate for insufficient wind correction

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Only by this sudden jerk the release of the cable can be assured

Id 535 - SPL - During the last phase of a winch launch, the glider pilot does not release pull on the elevator. The automatic latch releases the cable at high wing load. What consequences have to be considered?