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Old August 10th 17, 01:48 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Auto Towing a 1-26

Same inputs as the others. FWIW, my club had a pretty active auto-tow program with a big-block Oldsmobile wagon and a 2-22, 2-33, and 1-26. I probably had 30 auto tows while I was a student and post solo.

My number one recommendation would be to get someone who knows what they are doing to come out and teach you and your driver. Despite the "simplicity", there are any number of ways to kill yourself and hurt your driver. It's quite possible to end up at a very awkward altitude which requires immediate and decisive action to avoid a real problem. That's both a benefit and a risk of this approach.

Erik Mann (P3)