Do you know how much that shortens engine life?

Does anyone?


Look at the other T-shirt in the shop: "Engine Schmengine."

Nobody in this thread has said anything about what the subject tow
pilot did with the throttle, which is THE key controller in engine
life.

No, I don't know the best answer, and I used to "baby" the engines --
by GRADUALLY reducing the throttle (in the 90 degree bank) controlling
airspeed with g...which also kept the cooling flow under control --
AND got 6+ tows an hour.

And yes, I used to **** an moan about it when I was the only tug
pilot: I joined a SOARING club, not a TOWING club...

Remember, the mission of the engine is to get the gliders in the air.
After that, returning the tow pilot safely to the ground is optional.
And I have stories to prove it.

-Pete
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