Low tow isn't common in Italy, and in the EU as far as I know. We practice the low-tow position during basic training, then it's at the pilot's discretion. Occasionally during the season I use it for a minute or so, and every time I make my first flight on a new type.

What's the standard low-tow procedure? Do you still take-off in the high-tow position then transition to low-tow at a given altitude?
Or do you watch the towplane climb, then start climbing when "it looks about right"? the latter seems scary to me (as I've never done it).

Thanks!

Aldo Cernezzi