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Old February 25th 14, 04:48 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
GC[_2_]
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Default low vs high tow

On 25/02/2014 04:26, JS wrote:
With limited trim capabilities, it takes quite a bit of forward stick
pressure in level tow in a 2-33. Low tow, even more pressure. What
would happen if a 2-33 pilot let go of the stick in low tow? Jim


I'd guess it would be exactly the same result as if he let go the stick
in any other glider when there's significant load on the stick.
Probably impressive but hardly surprising. Unlike letting go the stick
in a in-trim Std Cirrus or Mini-Nimbus on final glide. Impressive AND
surprising!

C'mon Jim. Why would a pilot in any glider let go the stick at any time
it's under load - whether on tow or for any other reason?

Some of this stuff about low tow gets ridiculous - and just confirms my
feelings about the basis for the opposition.

GC
 




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