Thread: What glider types can be retrofitted with a 'nose' tow hook? Whatglider types cannot?
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Old February 23rd 14, 09:31 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default What glider types can be retrofitted with a 'nose' tow hook? Whatglider types cannot?
Like most incidents, the failure was due to a combination of things.
The nose release doesn't close 100%, need to investigate.
That Tost ring was worn a bit thin so now retired.
Jim

On Sunday, February 23, 2014 12:02:07 PM UTC-8, Dave Nadler wrote:

Yikes! What was the failure Jim?
Sorry I'm not down there with you guys,
Best Regards, Dave