"Doug Hoffman" no.spam wrote in message
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I've always liked the Scheder-design HP nose or chin hooks. They seem
simple in design and as far as I know are quite robust. The neat thing is
upon release they completely retract into the fuse and cover the opening
with a flush plate.

I would guess that Bob K. of HP Aircraft owns the rights to the design.
I'm surprised that I don't see this hook retrofitted to a lot of other
glider types.


Doug,

The 1-35A, SparrowHawk and, I believe, Zuni have tow hooks simular the Dick
Schreder's HP/RS series design.

Wayne
HP-14 "6F"
http://www.soaridaho.com/Schreder