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Thursday, July 28th, 2022 at 10:59 am
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![Mark Mallamo](https://skysoaring.com/wp-content/uploads/ultimatemember/23/profile_photo-80.jpg?1725758460)
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Great points.
For clarification, an unassisted launch (one with no wing runner) by definition requires a brief dragging of a wing tip. It is perfectly safe and described in detail in the FAA glider flying handbook. And yes, there may be exceptions for certain gliders where you wouldn’t want to.
-Mark