On Oct 15, 5:46*am, macquistan wrote:
Hi,
*Does anyone have experience using as a tow plane a C-150 with a 180hp
conversion? There is one on the market for a very good price. It has a
tow hook and a STOL kit already installed. Obviously, a Pawnee would
be the best choice. But, for 15-20K less, two seats and trike gear, it
seems a like a great opportunity. Currently, the local commercial
operator is using an old C-182. However, his plane isn't all that well
maintained. The plane would mainly be used for towing single place
ships without ballast, like my B4. The heaviest thing it would have to
tow is a L-13 or L-23.
Thanks much.

My club uses a C-150 with a 180 hp conversion. It tows very well at
1500 ft field elevation all summer long when temperatures reach 100 or
more. It has a climb prop. It has towed my single-seater with full
ballast at 1150 lbs. as well as the G103C with two on board and an
open class ship with full ballast. I typically see 500fpm dry and
400fpm on tow with ballast. It is easier to find qualified tow pilots
for a trike than a tail-dragger.