Aerodynamics of aero towing

This is a quick observation report. Its really a follow up to a sub-topic
on the "Poor lateral control on a slow tow" thread.

Last Friday I was sitting outside the CGC clubhouse, which was at the
upwind end of the active runway, when our Pawnee went past at about 200
ft with a Ventus on the line. As it went away I had a clear rear quarter
view which made the attitudes if the two aircraft really easy to see. The
Ventus looked to be at the same height as the Pawnee, but was clearly
flying much more nose-up. I'd estimate that it was at around 4 degrees
nose-up relative to the Pawnee.


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