BTIZ wrote:
Most motor gliders of the "Katana Extreme" variety do not have enough
"oomph" (HPower) to get a regular glider into the air. You may find that

Wrong.

We're using the Katana Extreme itself (100 oomph, which isn't even the
strongest one you can get) for towing in Niederoeblarn (concrete, 700m
runway, 650m elevation, up to 35 degrees Celsius). Up to moderately
loaded glass single seaters. Also possible for light dual seaters.

some have done duty to tow ultralights aloft. Check out the USHGA web pages.

Ultralights themselves are used to tow gliders hereabouts. There was a
towing competition in Zell am See recently, and the best ultralight was
comparable to a Husky (don't remember how many oopmh).

Cheers
-Gerhard
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