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September 8th 09, 06:21 PM
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Double Release Failure
On Sep 8, 8:13*am, tstock wrote: I've heard some pilots say they would prefer to do an intentional rope break than to try to land with the tow plane. * * * * * And what happens if the rope does NOT break? How is this rather benign "emergency" magnified? How many tow ropes /weak links (much) stronger than legal? I am aware of one documented double release failure in the USA. Tom Knauff 
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