Thread: What glider types can be retrofitted with a 'nose' tow hook? Whatglider types cannot?
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Old February 25th 14, 06:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Bob Kuykendall
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Default What glider types can be retrofitted with a 'nose' tow hook? Whatglider types cannot?
On Sunday, February 23, 2014 1:31:01 PM UTC-8, JS wrote:

...The nose release doesn't close 100%, need to investigate...

Can you please report back when you find out what the specific failure was? In my experience, the most likely cause is the spring being broken on one side, but not the other. In that condition, the hook appears to operate normally, but there is not enough spring pressure to hold the hook all the way closed.

Thanks, Bob K.