This has been done before but I see two problems.

The cost of the tow pilot seems to be a diminishing component of the
cost of a tow as fuel and maintenance costs rise.

Second, I have flown behind time-builders and some were okay, others
were marginal and some downright scary. On the other hand I have had the
pleasure to be on the ropes with some real pros...Patten, Lanningham and
Grubb as examples (there are many others on the planet). Instructing, I
am on tow most of the time and when things turn bad, its comforting to
know that there is a high-timer on the other end.

The best way to lower launch costs may be winch launching but that
subject is another matter and deserves its own thread.

Cheers,

Paul
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On 12/23/2012 11:45 AM, wrote:
Here is an interesting thought to ponder...for Tow Pilots who would like to practice towing procedures and wish to build hours towards working for the airlines, how about offering free tows to glider pilots? I would be more t