Tow Plane Upsets......

Originally Posted by

Walt, I "feel your pain". It has been long reported that a Schweizer hook is difficult if not impossible to release under abnormal situations such as yours. A lot of tow pilots claim if that if the stick hits a stop, pull the release now! Another item I've always been acutely aware is the co-location of the flap handle and the release handle. Do you in a stressful time have the ability to grab the release NOW! Perhaps a Tee handle on a heavy cord in your lap would be quicker and provide more leverage. I like Dave's comment in favor of switching to Tost releases

Wes,

There will be Tost hooks and release handle modifications post haste on all three of our tugs or I will commence my full retirement. There is NO logical reason why a longer handle cannot be fabricated and installed....FAA or NO FAA.

Walt