The Douglas County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol spent the past three days doing auto-tows at Silver Springs Airport. We managed to do 41 tows in two and a half days, averaging 900' AGL. Used a Ford 4WD pickup with sandbags in the back. Remember to put it in 4WD and push the "TOW-HAUL" button before launch so the transmission does not shift into overdrive just as you're reaching 60 MPH. The cadets (and senior members too) enjoy the quick ride, and for those under instruction there is lots of takeoff/landing practice.