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Sounds like it might be a lot of fun. I agree the RTKH turned into a trailer race, and was quite tiring due to the schedule we had to keep.

Seems that most of the legs could be between established glider tow operations especially if we followed the RTKH path. Start could be Santa Ynez with a remote start over the ocean. When we need to launch at a non-glider operation, it should be possible to arrange for a nearby tow pilot to meet us..

Dan Marotta can chime in about some safaris he's done using auto tow, which would be another option at some locales.

5Z

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 10:37:00 PM UTC-7, Ramy wrote:
I've been thinking about it ever since I participated in the return to Kitty Hawk race, which
turned into a trailer race at some point.
-snip-
Assuming one can tow anytime and is qualified, all you need is good enough weather to
make the next airport. Can't be too difficult.
The hardest part may be to find sponsorship?

Thanks for the plug, Tom.

My former partner, Walt, and I took our LS-6a on two safaris. One one
we used his Jeep Grand Cherokee and on the other we used my F-150
truck. On both we used a 1,000' rope for ground launch. We alternated
flying one day and pulling the trailer the next and every flight was
straight out. I did one other safari using a friend's self launch
ASW-24E, everything else being the same.

We were always met with enthusiasm at every airport we visited,
including Gallup, NM and Durango, CO. Regional air carriers always
offered to hold for us to land but that was never a problem as we always
had altitude to spare at destination. We always held departure for the
regionals to get about their business. It's a terrific time, but not
many people seem interested in trying it. That's too bad...

My wife and I are planning some straight out flights in our Stemme. Of
course there are a lot fewer logistical concerns (other than baggage).

Dan

On 8/24/2016 8:22 PM, wrote:
Sounds like it might be a lot of fun. I agree the RTKH turned into a trailer race, and was quite tiring due to the schedule we had to keep.

Seems that most of the legs could be between established glider tow operations especially if we followed the RTKH path. Start could be Santa Ynez with a remote start over the ocean. When we need to launch at a non-glider operation, it should be possible to arrange for a nearby tow pilot to meet us.

Dan Marotta can chime in about some safaris he's done using auto tow, which would be another option at some locales.

5Z

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 10:37:00 PM UTC-7, Ramy wrote:
I've been thinking about it ever since I participated in the return to Kitty Hawk race, which
turned into a trailer race at some point.
-snip-
Assuming one can tow anytime and is qualified, all you need is good enough weather to
make the next airport. Can't be too difficult.
The hardest part may be to find sponsorship?

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Dan, 5J