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Old December 9th 11, 04:45 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bill D
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Default Stinson 108-1 as a tug?

On Dec 9, 7:22*am, GARY BOGGS wrote:
Has anyone used a Stinson 108 to tow? *I'm considering a 108-1 with a
190hp 0435 in it. *I know it won't be as good as a Pawnee, but will it
be good enough?

Thoughts and opinions please.

Boggs


I recall tows in an LK-10A behind a WW2 surplus L-5 with a six-
cylinder Lycoming O-435 engine of 190 horsepower. Even with this
engine, it seemed heavy and underpowered. My most vivid recollection
is of awesome wake turbulence and unimpressive climb rate.