On Sep 17, 4:59 am, Tim Hanke wrote:
We have acquired a 260 hp Pawnee for a towplane and was wondering what
others are doing for cool down after the sailplane releases...S

Thanks,

Tim Hanke
Adirondack Soaring Group
Saratoga Springs, NY

Once the glider releases and I'm in my left turn I lower full flaps
and reduce power SLOWLY to 2400 RPM and begin to lean. Then during
the decesnt hold about 100-110 while making a series of steep S-Turns
to keep the rate of decent high at the relatively low airspeed. Also
during the decent I reduce power about 100RPM every minute untill
reaching 1900-2000 RPM. Things usually work out to 1900 RPM just as I
enter the pattern and I can adjust from there. The key to the whole
process is Flaps & S-turns = high rate of decent/higher power
settings, at a relatively low airspeed. I'm curious what the
operators with AgWagons are doing to keep thier Continental's warm as
they seem to be not quite as tolerant? Anyone know?