On Jun 10, 6:44 am, "BDS" wrote:
Our club has a Husky on leaseback as one of our tow planes.

In order to keep the temps within desired limits on the Husky (I think they
shoot for 425 cht max) we have to tow at higher speeds than would be typical
for say, a Pawnee. This isn't necessarily a problem for glass ships but it
is for our 2-33s which we end up towing at speeds as high as 80-90 mph.

Does this seem typical for those of you who might also be using a Husky as a
tow plane? If not, what speeds are you able to tow a 2-33 at and what temps
are you typically seeing?

Thanks.

BDS

At our club we use a C 150 with a 180hp motor, and have the sane
problem. The 180/150 is so tightly cowled it also has to tow the
club's 2-33 at 80-90mph as well( try boxing the wake at those
speeds...). However, we sometimes have a fellow that brings in a Husky
to tow, and behind him a 2-33 can tool along at a much more tame
50-60mph. Field elevation is only 790', so our density altitudes are
not very high. Under those conditions the Husky seems to work just
fine other than kicking up a giant dustball to fly through (IFR
takeoff- I Follow Rope) on our dirt airfield due to being a
taildragger.

Paul