Originally Posted by TheTank

We have had some issues towing down wind if we are not careful as we have found that the gliders like to outrun the tow plane some times. A little rudder usually stops this. We have been towing to 1500 feet or so based on an altimeter in the glider that transmits back. I would have never thought I would be interested in aero-tow, but it really is bad ass!!!

The glider pilot can also use just a little air brake to keep the line tight. 1500ft release height is pretty good. Not sure what we are releasing at as we have not installed the alt logger in the tug or glider(s) but I would estimate it to be around the 1500ft - 2000ft mark.

I pulled the trigger! Our Porter tug will be here in about three weeks. Now we need to decide on an engine!

Randy

Just bought this engine for the Porter!
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=562899

Randy

That should be an awesome setup with power for very large gliders. I'm turning green over here.

Looks like a good buy.

How wide is the cowl on the porter? The turbo porters have a long skinny nose, so the cylinder heads may stick out the side of the cowl.

We have already accepted the very real possibility that we may not be able to use the cowl at all. Scale and realism are not our main objective here anyway. Just looking for a all around good platform for towing. We'll just have to wait till both the airframe and engine arrive(within the next two weeks).

Randy

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No doubt it will be a great towing platform Please post some pics when you get it.

Originally Posted by rocketman47

Just bought this engine for the Porter!
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=562899

Randy

Cool!

I'm one of three owners on a 25% wilga with a DA100 (less powerfull than the 3W) that tows up to 50% gliders with 9 meters of wing and 35 kg (70 lbs?) weight. Your tug will no longer be the limit!

Will do!

Originally Posted by authomassen

Cool!

I'm one of three owners on a 25% wilga with a DA100 (less powerfull than the 3W) that tows up to 50% gliders with 9 meters of wing and 35 kg (70 lbs?) weight. Your tug will no longer be the limit!

I've heard that Wilgas are squirly in certain phases of flight... True?

I'm looking at one of these for a tug. There are currently 2 of them being used by the SKSS guys, both are electric powered. Only downside is the cost of postage from Canada to Australia.

http://www.amr-rc.com/index.php?path...trainer50_info

I wouldnt mind one of those for cargo droping ahh.. 4 bags of candy?? I may consider the 26 trainer for hauler. but man a 50 cc ultra stick,, wooo,, or 150 holy crap! thats a big freaken stick plane..
mike

We have purchased everything for the PC6 tug project. It's been over a month now and still don't have a definate delivery date for the airframe!

Randy

Man that sucks, Hope you get it soon, looking forward to seeing the build.

Got an email from Etienne the other day. Our Porter is on it's way! Should be arriving at Matt's Tuesday or Wednesday of next week!

Randy