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Old February 10th 14, 06:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Don Johnstone[_4_]
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Default Does anyone use a tug tow hook that releases automatically when glider kites?

At 17:47 10 February 2014, Eric Bick 1DB wrote:

What about release? Any
unintended=
consequences? I can maybe see the weak link rubbing up against the wheel
w=
ell doors.

Also, our club has a PW-6 with chin hook. POH says - "Flying under the
towi=
ng airplane downwash is not recommended since the towing cable rubs the
fus=
elage front part."

Not sure low tow is the be-all, end-all answer.

Eric Bick


I think you will find the recommended procedure is to move up to high tow
for release, ask the Aussies, they are the experts on this. I do use low
tow but always move to high tow for the release.