On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 7:54:33 PM UTC-5, son_of_flubber wrote:
I heartily applaud anyone that adds a nose hook to their glider. Smart move.



So many have told me that "real pilots aerotow with C.G. hooks". Why not make your glider inherently less prone to a whole class of launch accidents? The modification benefits you and all future users of your glider.



Sure you can "fly the glider", but you can also make a mistake one day.

Well you could also remove the CG hook (and nose hook if installed) and make the glider totally immune to all launch accidents ;^)

Seriously, towing in a Ventus B with a CG hook is not a big deal. If you have the spare change, sure, go for it, but a Flarm or transponder would be a better use of the cash, if there is a choice.

Or get winglets - which really make a difference in how the B handles!

Kirk
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(uneventful CG tows in Ventus B, Std Cirrus, LS4, ASW-20, Speed Astir, and LS6)