Bernie Sizer makes high-performance R/C glider winching equipment for pilots who need the best.
If you're flying in competition you need launch altitude to give you the best chance of winning.
The Bernie Sizer Winch from Narre North Engineering is strong, reliable, safe and proven in competitions around Australia & the USA.
Contact
For more info. about purchase, shipping, bulk orders:
Bernie Sizer,
Narre North Engineering
Victoria,
Australia 3804
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Greg Potter's Glider Gear supplies accessories for the RC Glider Pilot such as winch line, altimeters, sunglasses.
- What's in the box?
- Request a Quote
What you get:
- Precision machined winch (F3B/J certified) inc. Bosch motor.
- Quick-release Battery terminals.
- Note: turnaround stake / pulley is an optional extra, Aus customers add $AUD50, US; add $USD100)
- Neat yellow & black carrying case for protection and mobility.
- 1 polypropylene drum shell for increasing drum diameter.
- Heavy-duty footswitch
- 1 yr-warranty on machined parts.
Gallery (click to zoom):
The winch kit is supplied in a beautiful carrying case with everything you need to go flying except battery, parachute, winch line & stakes (recommend 12" tent pegs).
Shown is red / black case; now superceded by yellow / black.
The entire winch is engineered using high-grade aluminium including the motor mount, the drum, the winch anchor mounts, the box section frame and the turnaround.
Note: turnaround stake is optional extra
It can all be packed up and secured in its own case. The case has 3 robust hinges and 2 lid-locks with a single centre-mounted handle.
This set-up is compact, portable and rugged.
Safety switch to prevent accidentally operating the winch with the release knob disengaged.
The drum spool can be swapped-out quickly (with the entire line on it if necessary) using a single allen key.
Order extra drum spools or extra sleeves using the quote order form.
Quick-release battery terminal connectors come standard.
The optional turnaround set-up is compact, light-weight and reliable. This is jewellery!
A turnaround stake, pulley and cables is extra
This configuration keeps it free from ground tangles and, more importantly, friction.
The winch packs-down ingeniously into its box.
The mirror finish is a result of fine polishing.
Cannon XLR3 connectors used for the foot switch.
Heavy-duty solenoid
Bosch standard motor
Note the chute hook on middle mount
Grey footswitch with plenty of connector cable
The Standard Kit includes the following:
- Bosch motor and heavy duty solenoid
- Quick release ratchet with microswitch safety lock
- Quick-change drum
- High-impact poly. drum sleeve to increase diameter and thus line speed
- Foot switch and cable with Canon connector
- Quick disconnects for winch battery
- Lightweight aluminum collapsible frame
- Attractive and durable carry case that holds everything except the winch battery
Get in touch with us (click to send us an email) to discuss non-standard requirements, postage & arrange payment.