At 04:47 30 April 2015, Bill T wrote:
Tow pilots need to pay more attention to the glider behind them. If the
glider is far enough to one side that you can't hold heading, then relax
the rudder and let him guide you. He'll center up when the tow gets to
the
desired heading.

We train tow pilots, and we train steering turns to our students.
Steering turns are not used much, radio first, but if the radio is busy.

We have a lot of student training. If the student can't stay centered on
tow he does not solo. Our experienced tow pilots will speak up if a rated
pilot or student is unstable on tow.

I and many tow pilots are not one to just "feed the glider the rope"
unless
there is a possible upset of the tow plane.

A tow pilot that does not get 3 flights in 24 months as PIC in a glider
in
tow is required to make 3 tows or simulated tows with another qualified
tow
pilot. (61.69 (6))
All pilots, tow pilots and glider pilots should review and practice
steering turns during their Flight Review.

BillT

If I were to fly out of position behind a tug I would only have one
expectation, to be given the rope. Trying to steer the tug by flying out to
the side, seriously?