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Old April 19th 14, 07:49 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Chris Rollings[_2_]
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Default Does anyone use a tug tow hook that releases automatically when glider kites?

I think that is probably the one we developed after our first series of
tests at Booker. It was fitted to a Terrier III, a derivative of the
Auster, with a 160 hp Lycoming instead of a Gypsy Major. I can't seem to
find the article, could you post a link - thanks.

At 01:24 19 April 2014, Tony wrote:
April 1981 Soaring, Safety Corner by Bob Gaines. Picture of mechanism and
description. Was tested in England on an Auster. Read all about it on the
SSA online archive.