CG hook on aerotows -- the followup

"Ted Wagner" wrote in message .. .

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The situation described above does not seem to have an unambiguous way to
handle it. Am I wrong, or is the best hope to keep the fingers crossed and
on the release handle?

-ted

Many standard class pilots have found that use of partial airbrakes
during the early part of the takeoff roll will greatly improve aileron
effectiveness and help to prevent wing drop. It's a long time since I
flew a B4 and I never used the technique for that type. It may or may
not help.

BTW it's just about as controversial as aerotow on CG hooks so standby
for another long thread.

Another factor may be tow plane acceleration. Tow pilots that launch
2-33s all day may not give enough accleration for standard class
gliders. I want the tug to be at full power 2-3 seconds from start of
roll.

I'll let someone else warm up the *fingers on release* topic.


Andy