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I have not seen any tow plane use a yoke to connect the towline yet. We always just attach the towline to the top of the tow plane as close to the CG as possible. If we have a choice at the start we always place the towline on the side of the fin that will be outside for the first turn. Normally the sailplane is above the towplane so the towline does not touch any flight surfaces while under tow. The 12 foot Telemaster that Andy flew in the post above has a Fuji IMAC 86cc twin and weighs about 30 pounds with fuel. I also have a Lanier Husky with a ZDZ 40 RVL (106 inches and 18 pounds). The Husky requires a little down elevator during tow because the tow release is 4 inches behind the CG. The Telemaster did not even notice the Flair 1/4 scale Ka8B glider (12 foot 10 pounds) was flying behind it. Both towplanes made 1000 feet with only one turn towing the Ka8B. I have also had many tows behind a GP Giant Aeromaster with G-62 power. The towline was attached at the back of the canopy on top the turtle deck.