In article , Curt Cole wrote:
Experienced towpilots know what's going on from control
position and feel. Still very worthwhile to watch
the slack come out on the ground, and stop before the
rope overruns....

In a Pawnee, I just open the window and stick my head out to
watch the rope on the ground.

Tina Marie
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