On Wednesday, September 25, 2013 1:42:08 PM UTC-5, Tom wrote:

Figure 6-11 and 8-8 shows mickey mouse tow rings.


Tom - One small correction to your comment. The 6-11 image is label "Schweizer-type tow hook" which is correctly shown. The tow ring seems ok but maybe you are referring to what might appear to be the tow rope which seems to be a nylon tie down strap (IMHO - chain is better). Maybe the picture is a poor example as it might mislead.

Along the same line the "Tost hook" should be labeled "Tost tow hook" and probably should be that on a glider, not on a tow plane.

Finally, I resist taking to task those that worked on this volume as a labor of love ... unless I wanted to do the job myself. For newbies, this document is a starting point that the CFIGs will build upon. It isn't intended to be a scientific document for those most knowledgeable in the field.