At an altitude of 2833MSL, and at temperatures over 100F, on 3500ft paved
runway at almost 6000ft DA. I have been towed behind a 180HP Scout, not fun.
We currently have a PA-25-235, (converted to 250HP at last rebuild). Much
Much Better. Even on hot days with heavy gliders we can get 200ft AGL at the
far end of the runway.

Now that it is winter, one of our compatriots on the field is currently
towing with a C-150/150HP while his PA-25-235 goes through a rebuild. Not
very much fun, especially when towing his 2-32. We can do two tows to 4K AGL
and be starting our third tow, while he is just getting back from one 4K
tow.

B

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I would like to hear from anyone who has experience or expertise on the
subject of towing with a Piper Pawnee with a 150 hp engine. 150 hp
seems on the light side to me. It would be used in Central Texas (high
density altitude in the summer).