Husky as a tow plane?

[bumper]

Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane? I just purchased
one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing the experience of others.
This Husky also has an 80" Hartzell for improved climb (stock is 76").
* * *
FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC "tow-plane" . . . ah, er, doesn't have a
tow hook yet - - and with only 65 hp you might be limited as to what you can
tow (g). Contact for details and pics. In US, qualifies LSA.
--
bumper ZZ (reverse all after @)>
"Dare to be different . . . circle in sink."

[Stewart Kissel]

Try...

www.lynn.org



At 15:36 19 August 2005, Bumper wrote:
>Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane?
>I just purchased
>one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing
>the experience of others.
>This Husky also has an 80' Hartzell for improved climb
>(stock is 76').
>* * *
>FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC 'tow-plane' . .
>. ah, er, doesn't have a
>tow hook yet - - and with only 65 hp you might be limited
>as to what you can
>tow (g). Contact for details and pics. In US, qualifies
>LSA.
>--
>bumper ZZ
>'Dare to be different . . . circle in sink.'
>
>
>
>
>
>

[Paul Remde]

Hi,

There are several Husky's used for towing here in the midwest. As mentioned
in a previous post Bob Lynn owns one and tows for many contests. Lee
Bradshaw owns a Husky that we used at the Region 7 Soaring Contest this
year. The Chicago Glider Club also brought their Husky for towing at the
contest. I think they make great towplanes!

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde


"bumper" > wrote in message
...
> Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane? I just purchased
> one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing the experience of
> others. This Husky also has an 80" Hartzell for improved climb (stock is
> 76").
> * * *
> FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC "tow-plane" . . . ah, er, doesn't have
> a tow hook yet - - and with only 65 hp you might be limited as to what you
> can tow (g). Contact for details and pics. In US, qualifies LSA.
> --
> bumper ZZ (reverse all after @)>
> "Dare to be different . . . circle in sink."
>
>
>
>
>

[David Prather]

I towed behind one from Mammoth Lakes last month in
an ASW-15: 7100' MSL, over 10K' density altitude and
I was very impressed with the climb. It probably was
no more than 6 minutes to 10K'.
-Dave

At 15:36 19 August 2005, Bumper wrote:
>Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane?
>I just purchased
>one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing
>the experience of others.
>This Husky also has an 80' Hartzell for improved climb
>(stock is 76').
>* * *
>FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC 'tow-plane' . .
>. ah, er, doesn't have a
>tow hook yet - - and with only 65 hp you might be limited
>as to what you can
>tow (g). Contact for details and pics. In US, qualifies
>LSA.
>--
>bumper ZZ
>'Dare to be different . . . circle in sink.'
>
>
>
>
>
>

[Frank Whiteley]

Bob's towed for my club in the past and this past winter while our
Pawnee was re-engined. The Husky is a fine tow plane and has
appreciated in value at an amazing rate.

Frank Whiteley

[Papa3]

Butch Thompson at Mifflin has used one for years. Seems to handle all
sort of ships with aplomb.

P3

[Brian Glick]

I have towed with this plane for about 6 years now. All around strong
towplane, close to the level of a 235 Pawnee, but not as desirable in stong
winds. Not much is as good as a Pawnee in the wind. P3 should know, I have
had him "on the hook" often!



"Papa3" > wrote in message
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> Butch Thompson at Mifflin has used one for years. Seems to handle all
> sort of ships with aplomb.
>
> P3
>