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Old March 16th 09, 11:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Mike the Strike
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Default Aerodynamics of Towing

I ran a quick calculation of the expected catenary sag in a towrope.
With a 200-foot nylon/poly towrope and 75 pounds of tension, the sag
amounts to less than a foot, ignoring aerodynamic forces. Under
steady towing conditions, it can probably be ignored.

Mike