Phoebus Tow Release Needed

Bob,
I think what you are seeing is the serial number of the release, not the model number. And as others have said, you do not want to change to a different type of release. Back then, I guess pilots were more interested in flying their planes, so a single tow hitch location worked for both air and ground launches.

Take a look at the pictures of the Tost releases on Wings and Wheels. Look through the papers on the plane. It s probably new enough that it doesn't fall under the "every X years" but falls under the number of actuations limitation.

I would encourage you to not go changing something that is not likely broken and does not need changing.

Just my two cents worth. Enjoy the plane. Oh, I have the Phoebus C that Scott Williams mentions in his note above. I need to get busy on that plane!

Steve Leonard

On Monday, November 25, 2019 at 11:36:35 AM UTC-5, Steve Leonard wrote:
Bob,
I think what you are seeing is the serial number of the release, not the model number. And as others have said, you do not want to change to a different type of release. Back then, I guess pilots were more interested in flying their planes, so a single tow hitch location worked for both air and ground launches.

Take a look at the pictures of the Tost releases on Wings and Wheels. Look through the papers on the plane. It s probably new enough that it doesn't fall under the "every X years" but falls under the number of actuations limitation.

I would encourage you to not go changing something that is not likely broken and does not need changing.

Just my two cents worth. Enjoy the plane. Oh, I have the Phoebus C that Scott Williams mentions in his note above. I need to get busy on that plane!

Steve Leonard

Thanks to all, I have decided to send the unit back to TOST for their rebuild option. As Steve said, I am probably looking at the serial number. Sending it back is the best option, they offer a two week turn around. Yes, these young pirates of the club will certainly enjoy the ship. Bob

Just curious, Bob. Is this N500BP? If so, I know that plane, and it is the one Mike C use to own.

Enjoy the plane!

Steve Leonard

On Monday, November 25, 2019 at 3:00:29 PM UTC-5, Steve Leonard wrote:
Just curious, Bob. Is this N500BP? If so, I know that plane, and it is the one Mike C use to own.

Enjoy the plane!

Steve Leonard

Steve, this plane came from Arizona and was owned by Tony C. Old number was N8364H, and we are in the process of getting a new number. The old number was reassigned to someone else. I will try to get some pics to you.
I just sent the hook to W&W, thy are going to identify and exchange. Thanks, Bob

On Monday, November 25, 2019 at 3:54:59 PM UTC-5, Bob Youngblood wrote:
On Monday, November 25, 2019 at 3:00:29 PM UTC-5, Steve Leonard wrote:
Just curious, Bob. Is this N500BP? If so, I know that plane, and it is the one Mike C use to own.

Enjoy the plane!

Steve Leonard

Steve, this plane came from Arizona and was owned by Tony C. Old number was N8364H, and we are in the process of getting a new number. The old number was reassigned to someone else. I will try to get some pics to you.
I just sent the hook to W&W, thy are going to identify and exchange. Thanks, Bob

Oops, 8634H sorry for the mistake. Bob
How did you like the pics?

On Monday, November 25, 2019 at 4:17:12 PM UTC-6, Bob Youngblood wrote:

Oops, 8634H sorry for the mistake. Bob
How did you like the pics?

Absolutely beautiful! Anyone who flies it can be a Grider Pirate!

Steve Leonard

I have a phoebus c and love flying her stock tost release in stock location and aero tow no issues. Enjoy the bird