I've towed behind a 235 in Montana. Hot and high (4,660 ft), the Maule did
a fine job towing fully ballasted ships aloft. It seemed on par with a
collection of 182s, Pawnees, etc.

I fly but don't tow with a MX180a. I suspect that it would make a good
towplane in eastern hot and low conditions with typical club flying.

Consider what kind of flying you'll be doing and check the numbers
(especially weights) of the various powerplant/airframe combinations. The
235 may or may not be the right vibrator.

"Jim Harper" wrote in message
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Hi.

For reasons unrelated to soaring, I am in the market for a Maule,
M(x)-235 (where x= 4,5,6,or 7). I am fairly active in my local club
and we occasionally find ourselves short a tow plane.

There is an STC'd tow hook for the thing, so I wanna know: Anyone ever
tow with or behind a Maule 235? I should think it would be a good to
excellent towplane, but I would love to hear your experiences!

Thanks!

Jim