On 1/7/2015 3:48 PM, kirk.stant wrote:

That sounds like there was a real problem with the CG or stab/elevator rigging (or the wing incidence?) on that particular B4. Long ago, I flew a couple of B4s (no, actually, it was the same one in two different places, Vacaville and Estrella, separated by several years!) and other than pitch being a bit sensitive (kind of like a 1-26), it otherwise was an easy plane to fly. Definitely did NOT have to hold the stick forward for takeoff or tow!

I agree. I have about 70 flights in 2 different B4s and both would aero
tow normally with the stick more or less centered.

Tony "6N"