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At 16:15 22 February 2014, GC wrote:
On 23/02/2014 01:46, Chris Rollings wrote: I've been aware of the Australian preference for low tow and the reasons for it for over 30 years. My own flight testing and experience lead me to believe that it does not significantly reduce the probability of a kiting accident. Well, Australia's experience shows that it does. I would also say that, having flown in the UK, the Oz rules are sometimes seen there as somewhat wussy - along the lines of "real men don't fly low tow". Chris's irrational vehemence makes me think he may be one of that 'sometimes' group. I seem to recall reading somewhere in this thread that Australia does not aerotow on C of G hooks, I think that is probably what accounts for the better safety record. I do fly low tow, for cross country tows and to teach students how to do it and to get them used to flying through the prop wash so they are not alarmed by encountering it accidentally for the first time. GC |
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