See also the article on upset accidents, causes and avoidance at
http://www.glidingmagazine.com/ListF...Dtl.asp?id=327 ,
by Chris Rollings.

Note also that the BGA has a modification to the Schweizer hook, approved
by the U.K. C.A.A., to incorporate a roller bearing in the hook to make
release under heavy load much easier.

W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.).
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"Rod Pool" wrote in message
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Stuart

Before using a Schweizer tow rig give serious consideration to the
info on this website

http://home.att.net/~jdburch/index.htm

I too would recommend a tost tow rig only. Far safer for both the tow
pilot and glider.

NTSB stats show on average one tow pilot death each year- upsets on
tow with no chance of recovery.

I think the FAA data is way out of date and should have been revisited
long ago.

Good luck
Rod