"Joe Lacour" wrote...
I have recently bought an LS-4A with a CG hook. What kind of problems
did you have with aero-towing with a DG hook?

CG hooks are intended to facilitate the kind of climb angles needed for an
efficient winch launch, and will do so, even if you happen to be behind a
towplane. This can be avoided by setting full-forward trim prior to takeoff.
Once you are going fast enough for adequate rudder control, use forward pressure
on the stick to lift the tail and roll along on the mainwheel behind the
towplane. When you are going fast enough to lift off, release the forward
pressure, but resist the temptation to pull back.

Marc
(who did the kite thang during his first aero-tow in his CG-hook-equipped
DG-101, as well as his Ventus)