Where do new Tug Pilots come from?

**Dan Marotta** · #21 May 25th 14, 03:29 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring

....except that the 1-26 pilot could provide any necessary critique after
the tow.

Dan Marotta 5J

On 5/24/2014 7:06 PM, Bill T wrote:
The Pawnee does not even know a 1-26 is in tow. It would be a wasted flight.
BillT

**[email protected]** · #22 May 29th 14, 12:10 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring

And a properly done 1-26 tow is a SLOW tow, not what a heavy glass bird would need. You need to be able to tow both ends of the envelope.

Kevin
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**Bill T** · #23 May 29th 14, 02:59 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring

With our Pawnee, recommend 1 notch of flaps and climb at 55KIAS. Result is over 1,000fpm climb rate PLUS thermal effect. The glider vario is pegged for the entire tow. Except for possible "seat of the pants" clue that the glider is in a thermal, the glider pilot never knows when to release except on the word of the tow pilot.

Yes, the Grob 103 with 2 up is no flap and 65KIAS.

BillT

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