The point is that an airplane can be designed that is optimized for aero
tow. This theoretical aircraft could deliver far better tow performance on
half the HP of a Pawnee. It could be almost silent while using smaller
quantities of cheaper fuel. I agree that it's possible within the limits of
the Sport Light Aircraft regulations. We'll have to see if someone pick up
the challenge.

It's not the pilot, it's the airplane.

Bill Daniels

"Mike Schumann" wrote in message
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Is it legal to tow if you just have a light sport license? If not, what's
the point?

Mike Schumann

"Jeffrey Banks" wrote in message
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Towing w LSA (FAA defined Light Sport Aircraft)?


Is anyone doing this?

Without a horsepower limit for Light Sport Aircraft it seems that a
small airframe and a big engine might be an ideal towplane.

The GW limit of 1320 lbs (599kg) and max cruise speed of 120knots do
not seem restrictive for such a tug.




Jeff Banks