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Old June 2nd 20, 06:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Neal Alders
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Default Fatal Towplane Accident 5-9-20

-How does one combat turbulence and fly smoothly in low tow with the tow plane 2 storeys above you ?
At least high tow puts the towplane and horizon at a reasonable perspective to help with stability .

A: In a properly flown low tow, you are almost in "trail" with the tow plane. As in, viewed from tail hook down rope to nose hook. If the tow plane is 2 stories above you, then you are NOT in low tow. You are screwing up, significantly, if you are that low. You should be able to slide up 2 feet and just feel a touch of the tow planes prop wash.