At 16:15 22 February 2014, GC wrote:
On 23/02/2014 01:46, Chris Rollings wrote:

I've been aware of the Australian preference for low tow and the
reasons
for it for over 30 years. My own flight testing and experience lead me
to
believe that it does not significantly reduce the probability of a
kiting
accident.

Well, Australia's experience shows that it does.

I would also say that, having flown in the UK, the Oz rules are
sometimes seen there as somewhat wussy - along the lines of "real men
don't fly low tow". Chris's irrational vehemence makes me think he may
be one of that 'sometimes' group.

I seem to recall reading somewhere in this thread that Australia does not
aerotow on C of G hooks, I think that is probably what accounts for the
better safety record.
I do fly low tow, for cross country tows and to teach students how to do it
and to get them used to flying through the prop wash so they are not
alarmed by encountering it accidentally for the first time.

GC