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Re: AERO-TOWING
Yeah that's what I meant, sorry to not clarify.
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05-08-2009, 08:46 AM
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Time for something New......
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newcastle NSW, Australia
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Re: AERO-TOWING
That's ok.
Once you see it starting to occur, flatten out the climb and level the wings of the tug, let the glider pilot get set again and regain the climb. If it gets out of hand and the glider is whipping around or turns upside down, dump the line. As a tug pilot you should have a finger near or on the tow release switch during the tow incase things go bad. Better to ditch the glider rather than try and fly on and have the tug go down too. If you fly smooth with no sudden movements then you should be ok.
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05-08-2009, 10:03 AM
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Euro Pogo Stick Rider
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Re: AERO-TOWING
Excellent info, thanks.
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05-12-2009, 02:40 PM
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Location: Jacksonville Florida
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Re: AERO-TOWING
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05-12-2009, 03:12 PM
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Flyin' Around
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Monterrey, Mexico
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Re: AERO-TOWING
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05-13-2009, 06:24 AM
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Bad-ass Super Contributer!
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Melbourne Australia
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Re: AERO-TOWING
Nice landing!
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05-14-2009, 06:03 AM
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Flyin' Around
Join Date: May 2008
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Re: AERO-TOWING
If you tow some thing heavy and old style like a 6 meter Minimoas and you go up to fast and dont let the glider fly but just drag it up it can get out of shape real easy.
Like Ruty says flattern out the climb a bit and let the glider fly to settel things down. Having a tow master watching both models helps Regards BRGLAZZA |
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05-14-2009, 11:48 AM
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Euro Pogo Stick Rider
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Keizer, Oregon
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Re: AERO-TOWING
I'll be towing up for the first time when I get back this weekend from IMAC. I'm going to use a Telemaster Sr. for the first training tugs then I'll use the gasser when I get the tow clips machined. I'll post some drawings of my tow clips and if you guys could tell me if they will work it would be great.
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05-15-2009, 06:32 AM
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Multi Platform Pilot
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Jacksonville Florida
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Re: AERO-TOWING
Sounds good.
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05-15-2009, 07:37 AM
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Would be, if I could be
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: QLD Australia
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Re: AERO-TOWING
Remember, not all tugs have to fly at full throttle depending on what you are towing, you have to match glider speed with the tug, to fast always can lead to problems.
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05-15-2009, 07:54 AM
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Time for something New......
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Re: AERO-TOWING
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05-15-2009, 08:00 AM
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Time for something New......
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newcastle NSW, Australia
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Re: AERO-TOWING
We maidened the new big tug this morning. Had some trouble getting the 3W 120 to run at first but once that was sorted it was into the air. Turns out it was way to nose heavy and we ran out up up trim. So we'll move some stuff around and try again. Once it is dialed in I think it is going to be an awesome towing machine.
 Will have the cowl fitted next time.Here's some pics.
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05-15-2009, 11:49 PM
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Burn Gas.. Bend wings.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Kentucky
Age: 26
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Re: AERO-TOWING
very nice! great looking tug! that should be fun all by itself,, i have idled the husky a bit , it loads up and kicks off hard at 1/4 throt. i wonder if i have to much nitro mix? the break in guide said 10% but all i have is 15... on board glow starter is wonderfull.. i can flip it like the da now haha
mike
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05-16-2009, 04:42 AM
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Would be, if I could be
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: QLD Australia
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Re: AERO-TOWING
Hey Rusty, where are the guy's up there getting tow release coupling from, they seem a little hard to find.
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05-16-2009, 04:49 AM
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Flyin' Around
Join Date: May 2008
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Re: AERO-TOWING
Hey Rusty, where are the guy's up there getting tow release coupling from, they seem a little hard to find.
__________________ The ones on the Cessna I made my self but the only place I have been able to get good quality ones from is Hobby Lobby in US. The price is OK but the freight is a problem I dont know any one in Aus. that is carring them. Regards brglazza |
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