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Old January 20th 20, 08:32 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Lowest power tow

Yes, but you gotta add in the drag of the glider too. Out tow pilot would rather tow a G103 than a 2-33 !


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On Monday, January 20, 2020 at 3:01:59 AM UTC-5, Marton KSz wrote:
On the topic of aerotow, I think it's not the net horsepower that matters. Rather, the remaining excess horsepower after moving and lifting the towplane, which can be quite sufficient if the towplane is light enough.