Auto Tow Release System

Does anyone have an auto tow release system to sell that I could install on my Suburban receiver hitch?
I am also looking for an auto tensionmeter. I have not located any drawings or pictures except for what is
in my old SSA Soaring Flight Manual.

Thanks for your time!

Randy Teel
rgteel at mac.com

Hi, Randy,

You should be able to find a Schweizer release and have it connected to a
draw bar with a sturdy gate hinge. You can run the release cable (rope)
through an eyelet (to maintain proper angle with the release) to the
driver's compartment. There's no need for a tensiometer - simply accelerate
as quickly as possible to about 65 mph and let the glider set the tension on
the rope.

At the risk of criticism, my former partner and I used to take our LS-6a on
safari using my truck as the launch vehicle. We simply tied the rope to the
trailer hitch and kept a large knife in the front seat. Of course, we used
a proper weak link (I broke it once!). We also had radio contact at all
times.


"Randy Teel" wrote in message
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Does anyone have an auto tow release system to sell that I could install
on my Suburban receiver hitch?
I am also looking for an auto tensionmeter. I have not located any
drawings or pictures except for what is
in my old SSA Soaring Flight Manual.

Thanks for your time!

Randy Teel
rgteel at mac.com