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pure micshef · 04-11-2009, 09:01 AM

Hi guys if you have a cub with flaps you definately don't need spoilers!

pitviper51 · 04-12-2009, 11:08 AM

why would anyone need spoilers on a cub... learn how to fly it.. it doesnt need it. more so with a flaped cub,, how much slower are wanting to go

anti gravity!

authomassen · 04-12-2009, 11:22 AM

I tow with a BH 1/2 cub with a 3W 170CS with a biela 33x12. I like it a lot, and it can tow everything. Heaviest I've towed weighed more than 30 kgs (66 punds or so).

The cub can come in really steep and lands in a very small space if you side slip it. Looks way cooler than flaps;-)

authomassen · 04-12-2009, 11:30 AM

More pics and a vid. A 3rd scale, 6 meter ventus look rather small behind the cub.

YouTube - Tjessem Norway Aertotow 1:2 Cub &...

Dumorian · 04-12-2009, 12:02 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by authomassen
	I tow with a BH 1/2 cub with a 3W 170CS with a biela 33x12. I like it a lot, and it can tow everything. Heaviest I've towed weighed more than 30 kgs (66 punds or so). The cub can come in really steep and lands in a very small space if you side slip it. Looks way cooler than flaps;-)

WOW!!! Awesome! You could almost tug up a full scale with that beast! I bet a person looks small beside that Cub. Nice input to the thread.

JLeyland · 04-14-2009, 08:48 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by authomassen
	More pics and a vid. A 3rd scale, 6 meter ventus look rather small behind the cub. YouTube - Tjessem Norway Aertotow 1:2 Cub & 1:3 DG303

Great vid! Thanks for sharing. That glider was hauling!

Dumorian · 04-19-2009, 02:08 AM

I guess since this is my only almost to be tug, this will be my favorite tug? I sure hope so! Anyway, my kit has finally become an ARF and is really progressing quickly now.

RustyTumbles · 04-19-2009, 04:35 AM

What is the kit?

Dumorian · 04-19-2009, 05:11 AM

This is the Dynaflight Decathlon. I have made a few mods, the most obvious is I have added flaps.

vwchad · 09-08-2009, 03:23 PM

I have a H9 .40 size Cub with a Saito .72 on it. Do you think it would be enough to tow my Spirit 100" glider? If so, where do you attach the tow line on the tow plane? I've always wanted to try a tow, but never had the opportunity. Thanks!

**rcdart** · 09-08-2009, 04:36 PM

I am using (once so far) Model Tech 1/3 J3 Cub, DA-50, tows my 4.8m DG600 in a very scale like manner, not an overpowered climb and release.

RustyTumbles · 09-08-2009, 07:28 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by vwchad
	I have a H9 .40 size Cub with a Saito .72 on it. Do you think it would be enough to tow my Spirit 100" glider? If so, where do you attach the tow line on the tow plane? I've always wanted to try a tow, but never had the opportunity. Thanks!

Should be fine. The tow line should attach to the tug just behind the trailing edge of the wing.

vwchad · 09-09-2009, 09:53 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by RustyTumbles
	Should be fine. The tow line should attach to the tug just behind the trailing edge of the wing.

Ok, thanks. Is that on the top of the fuse or the bottom for the attachment to the tug?

Dumorian · 09-09-2009, 12:13 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by vwchad
	I have a H9 .40 size Cub with a Saito .72 on it. Do you think it would be enough to tow my Spirit 100" glider? If so, where do you attach the tow line on the tow plane? I've always wanted to try a tow, but never had the opportunity. Thanks!

Did you build your Spirit with ailerons? It can be extremely difficult to get a glider off the ground without ailerons. The bottom line is the glider pilot is supposed to just keep the glider level. The tug pulls it where it is to go and up as well. It could be really hit or miss on keeping the Spirit level without ailerons.

Dumorian · 09-09-2009, 12:19 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by vwchad
	Ok, thanks. Is that on the top of the fuse or the bottom for the attachment to the tug?

Absolutely the top. If it were on the bottom, when the glider goes up, it would lift the tail of the tug sending it into a dive.

The glider needs the release on the nose not in the standard hi-start or bungee launch location.

Both models should have a release for the tow line, which should be around 100 feet long. It's hard to actually watch both models at the same time, so both pilots need to be able to release. Furthermore, the glider obviously needs a release, but the tug should have a release so that it can do a fly over to drop the tug line before landing. In some locations it would be easy to snag the line on approach... bushes, weeds, trees, fences.... unless you have a huge perfectly manicured field!

Either way, it's better to be able to cut and run if needed from either pilot's perspective.

04-11-2009, 09:01 AM	#31
pure micshef Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 255	Re: Aero-Towing - Favorite Tugs Hi guys if you have a cub with flaps you definately don't need spoilers!

04-12-2009, 11:08 AM	#32
pitviper51 Burn Gas.. Bend wings. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 26 Posts: 8,260 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Aero-Towing - Favorite Tugs why would anyone need spoilers on a cub... learn how to fly it.. it doesnt need it. more so with a flaped cub,, how much slower are wanting to go anti gravity! __________________ Get your cool FG Mouse pad HERE: http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=55338 IMACPhotos http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=55755 My XFC Photo Flood : http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...re-photos.html www.hcrcm.org (my flying club......) http://www.mbphotos.exposuremanager.com/

04-12-2009, 11:22 AM	#33
authomassen Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 44	Re: Aero-Towing - Favorite Tugs I tow with a BH 1/2 cub with a 3W 170CS with a biela 33x12. I like it a lot, and it can tow everything. Heaviest I've towed weighed more than 30 kgs (66 punds or so). The cub can come in really steep and lands in a very small space if you side slip it. Looks way cooler than flaps;-) Attached Thumbnails 45.8 KB · Views: 73 34.0 KB · Views: 108 26.8 KB · Views: 94 68.8 KB · Views: 124 76.5 KB · Views: 126 140.4 KB · Views: 91 113.4 KB · Views: 58

04-19-2009, 02:08 AM	#37
Dumorian ...all in my brain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goshen, VA Posts: 152 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Aero-Towing - Favorite Tugs I guess since this is my only almost to be tug, this will be my favorite tug? I sure hope so! Anyway, my kit has finally become an ARF and is really progressing quickly now. Attached Thumbnails 139.1 KB · Views: 43 122.7 KB · Views: 42

04-19-2009, 04:35 AM	#38
RustyTumbles Time for something New...... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newcastle NSW, Australia Posts: 4,819	Re: Aero-Towing - Favorite Tugs What is the kit? __________________ It's hard to soar like an eagle when you are surrounded by turkeys.. www.extraaircraft.com www.scaleaeros.com.au www.desertaircraft.com.au www.theprofilebrotherhood.com www.booma-rc.com

04-19-2009, 05:11 AM	#39
Dumorian ...all in my brain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goshen, VA Posts: 152 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Aero-Towing - Favorite Tugs This is the Dynaflight Decathlon. I have made a few mods, the most obvious is I have added flaps.

09-08-2009, 03:23 PM	#40
vwchad Wishin' I was flyin' Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington Age: 31 Posts: 735	Re: Aero-Towing - Favorite Tugs I have a H9 .40 size Cub with a Saito .72 on it. Do you think it would be enough to tow my Spirit 100" glider? If so, where do you attach the tow line on the tow plane? I've always wanted to try a tow, but never had the opportunity. Thanks!

09-08-2009, 04:36 PM	#41
rcdart Would be, if I could be Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: QLD Australia Age: 49 Posts: 4,166	Re: Aero-Towing - Favorite Tugs I am using (once so far) Model Tech 1/3 J3 Cub, DA-50, tows my 4.8m DG600 in a very scale like manner, not an overpowered climb and release. __________________ Confuscious say... man who have model airplanes... needs a wife with job. NOW THAT HE HAS ONE FOR HIMSELF Member of the TAS 2007 ROTW Boat Race Team (The WINNERS) IMAC Sequence Comittee IMAC Rules Comittee ASAA Life member www.scaleaeros.com.au Home of ASAA www.desertaircraft.com.au

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