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Old August 23rd 14, 03:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Pawnee 235 vs Cessna Bird Dog vs Maule as towplanes

On Friday, August 22, 2014 5:26:08 PM UTC-5, Frank Whiteley wrote:

At your elevation and that kind of money, how about a new towplane?


We already have a pretty nice 180 Super Cub - But on a hot day with no wind and a full G-103, takeoffs take patience...

So the Scout or Husky probably wouldn't change that equation unless they had the bigger engines, which drives the cost much higher.

And they are fabric covered - so no benefit there.

So a rebuilt Pawnee is probably a better choice there. Just my opinion, while I have been towed behind Scouts and Huskies (OK but not spectacular), I've never towed in one.

Kirk
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