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KM wrote:
I dont see how I could pull 6Gs while on tow. Fair enough -- I don't either, but I'm not going to argue about it. Unless I find some reliable info that states otherwise, Doug might be right. Got some? Also, in reference to Dougs post, If a tow pilot was losing pitch authority, why wouldnt he just pull the release? Would, if he could -- if he didn't wait too long. ...some tow pilots I know keep their free hand on the release till they are through pattern altitude. Pretty smart. So, whatever the g-load of which a sailplane might be capable while on tow, it's more than enough to upset the tow plane. ...lets get back to this experience thing. I notice from your nickname that you fly a Baron. Yet another unfounded assumption on your part. I fly a 1-26. ...we can get into the cockpit of my 737-800 and talk more about this experience thing. Oh, excellent! A "mine is bigger than yours" retort. We rarely get those on r.a.s. -- unlike most of the rest of USENET. When we do it's usually just some lurking wannabee. There are probably some folks here whose aviation careers could put both mine and yours to shame, if we wanted to talk about experience -- so let's not embarrass ourselves. If "my 737-800" means you own it, congratulations are in order! But if Delta just pays you to fly it, I ain't that impressed. Or better yet, lets just get back to the post that started this thread. First smart thing you said. What was that post all about? Oh yeah, here it is: wrote: "A lot of the clubs here tow with thickish (5/8 inch and some 1/2inch) poly and nylon ropes, without weak links, and pilots with years of experience say that no load exerted by the glider can damage the tug - and in the worst of cases even a 5/8 rope will break before damaging the Tug (Most often a supercub) Comments from knowlegable people please --- Thanks and kind regards JS So civil, not contentious at all -- what a guy that JS is. So, what do you think KMU -- now that you have reviewed the original post? Jack |
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