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Tow plane types/mods for high density altitude glider towing



 
 
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Old August 13th 19, 11:21 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
James Metcalfe
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Default Tow plane types/mods for high density altitude glider towing

At 08:07 13 August 2019, Peter F wrote:
I've seen a tow behind a Pilatus Turboporter at Gap Tallard


I've *had* a tow behind a Pilatus at Gap-Tallard. My pupil had no trouble
flying the 2-seat glider ... but the Pilatus pilot (disappointingly?) used

significantly reduced power!

 




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