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On Sunday, April 29, 2012 5:10:17 AM UTC-5, Scott Alexander wrote:
Anybody ever used a Cessna 170 for a towplane? If yes, how did it work out? What size engine? Blue Skies, Scott Alexander Not a fan of a 180hp towplane with CS prop--a fixed pitch (climb pitch) is lighter, simpler, cheaper. I've towed with a 172 with 180hp--it was a poor towplane. Currently use a 150 with 180hp and climb prop--I've towed max gross Duo Discus adaquately with it at 3000 foot density altitude. |
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![]() Not a fan of a 180hp towplane with CS prop--a fixed pitch (climb pitch) is lighter, simpler, cheaper. *I've towed with a 172 with 180hp--it was a poor towplane. *Currently use a 150 with 180hp and climb prop--I've towed max gross Duo Discus adaquately with it at 3000 foot density altitude. Fixed pitch is alway lighter and cheaper, but it would impact the usability/resale of the aircraft. a C-170B is a much different towplane than a C-172 because of the gear, yet it can be used for more things than just towing... not so much for the Pawnee, where a CS prop adds only a knot at cruise... aerodyne |
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