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Tow Hook on Cessna 180 - Update
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October 14th 03, 05:59 AM
Pete Brown
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W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.). wrote:
See also the article on upset accidents, causes and avoidance at
http://www.glidingmagazine.com/ListF...Dtl.asp?id=327
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by Chris Rollings.
Note also that the BGA has a modification to the Schweizer hook, approved
by the U.K. C.A.A., to incorporate a roller bearing in the hook to make
release under heavy load much easier.
W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.).
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"Rod Pool" wrote in message
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Stuart
Before using a Schweizer tow rig give serious consideration to the
info on this website
http://home.att.net/~jdburch/index.htm
I too would recommend a tost tow rig only. Far safer for both the tow
pilot and glider.
NTSB stats show on average one tow pilot death each year- upsets on
tow with no chance of recovery.
I think the FAA data is way out of date and should have been revisited
long ago.
Good luck
Rod
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