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Old May 20th 15, 05:35 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bill T
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Default Aerotow Regulations and Rope Specifications

A 130ft rope is a bit on the short side. We start with about 200ft before the eye splice at each end, plus weak links. The glider end wears out from "inflight whipping" and being dragged on landing. We'll shorten it a couple of times. Normally no shorter than 150ft, but by then the rest of the rope is about worn out.

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