KM wrote:

I dont see how
I could pull 6Gs while on tow.

Fair enough -- I don't either, but I'm not going to argue about it.
Unless I find some reliable info that states otherwise, Doug might be
right. Got some?


Also, in reference to Dougs post, If a tow pilot was losing pitch
authority, why wouldnt he just pull the release?

Would, if he could -- if he didn't wait too long.


...some tow pilots I know keep their free
hand on the release till they are through pattern altitude.

Pretty smart. So, whatever the g-load of which a sailplane might be
capable while on tow, it's more than enough to upset the tow plane.


...lets get back to this experience thing. I notice from your nickname that
you fly a Baron.

Yet another unfounded assumption on your part. I fly a 1-26.


...we can get into the cockpit of my 737-800 and talk more
about this experience thing.

Oh, excellent! A "mine is bigger than yours" retort. We rarely get those
on r.a.s. -- unlike most of the rest of USENET. When we do it's usually
just some lurking wannabee.

There are probably some folks here whose aviation careers could put both
mine and yours to shame, if we wanted to talk about experience -- so
let's not embarrass ourselves. If "my 737-800" means you own it,
congratulations are in order! But if Delta just pays you to fly it, I
ain't that impressed.


Or better yet, lets just get back to the post that started this
thread.

First smart thing you said. What was that post all about? Oh yeah, here
it is:

wrote: "A lot of the clubs here tow with
thickish
(5/8 inch and some 1/2inch) poly and nylon ropes, without weak
links, and pilots with years of experience say that no load exerted
by the glider can damage the tug - and in the worst of cases even a
5/8 rope will break before damaging the Tug (Most often a supercub)

Comments from knowlegable people please ---

Thanks and kind regards

JS


So civil, not contentious at all -- what a guy that JS is.

So, what do you think KMU -- now that you have reviewed the original post?



Jack