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Old April 29th 09, 09:53 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Michael[_7_]
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Default New student pilot apprehensions

On Apr 28, 12:24*pm, wrote:
Hear ye, oh hear ye, the towing mantra:

"Wings, Wheels"

(Wings parallel, wheels on the horizon)

Repeat every 2 seconds and maintain this position until release.


That's basically what one of my instructors did for me. He broke it
down into a vertical and horizontal movement. When he talked about it
that way, the entire chaotic tow began to seem manageable.

--Michael