Now there's a piece of real valuable insight, Z. And we all know what would
happen if a frog had wings.

At least give us poor tuggies the ability to survive the (eventually)
inevitable tow with a "gowk" who has not received a proper "drumming".

A proper Tost hook, or at least an inverted Schweizer hook;
no CG hook aerotows when nose hook is available, and then only with glider
guiders of proven competence, is not too much to ask!

May we all continue to glide safely!



Jack
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On 2004/01/08 09:36, in article ,
"Z Goudie" wrote:

Come on people, is the gliding world turning into a
nannie state?

As a glider pilot for some 40 odd (some very odd) years
and a tug pilot for 30 I can't believe some of this
drivel.

Launching of any description on any hook is not a problem
if the gowk at the back has had it properly drummed
into him to keep his hand on the release and thus be
able to throw the launch away instantly in the event
of a dropped wing or the tug disappearing from sight.