CG hook on aero tows??

Ian Strachan wrote in message

big snip, but all noted

Andy, I really suggest that you start using your air tow (front) hook
when you take an air tow !

I knew this would get a reply from someone. I am aware of the
conditions of the LBA certification for the ASW 28 and also aware that
BGA has prohibited, or discouraged, import of gliders that don't have
a forward hook for aerotow.

A Schleicher agent advised me not to buy the forward hook option. I
chose to have it fitted because I didn't want any risk that FAA would
grant an airworthiness certificate for aerotow. LBA certification
prohibits the use of CG hook for aerotow but I don't believe my FAA
experimental airworthiness certification has such a limitation.

I use the ASW 28 cg hook for 2 reasons:

1. With over 1500 hours in the ASW 19 I am very familiar with aero tow
with CG hooks. (the CG hook on both gliders is just forward of the
main wheel inside the gear doors)

2. The forward hook is a poor design which is difficult to hook up and
poorly sealed.


Andy (GY)