Husky as a tow plane?

Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane? I just purchased
one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing the experience of others.
This Husky also has an 80" Hartzell for improved climb (stock is 76").
* * *
FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC "tow-plane" . . . ah, er, doesn't have a
tow hook yet - - and with only 65 hp you might be limited as to what you can
tow (g). Contact for details and pics. In US, qualifies LSA.
--
bumper ZZ (reverse all after @)
"Dare to be different . . . circle in sink."

Try...

www.lynn.org



At 15:36 19 August 2005, Bumper wrote:
Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane?
I just purchased
one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing
the experience of others.
This Husky also has an 80' Hartzell for improved climb
(stock is 76').
* * *
FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC 'tow-plane' . .
. ah, er, doesn't have a
tow hook yet - - and with only 65 hp you might be limited
as to what you can
tow (g). Contact for details and pics. In US, qualifies
LSA.
--
bumper ZZ
'Dare to be different . . . circle in sink.'

Hi,

There are several Husky's used for towing here in the midwest. As mentioned
in a previous post Bob Lynn owns one and tows for many contests. Lee
Bradshaw owns a Husky that we used at the Region 7 Soaring Contest this
year. The Chicago Glider Club also brought their Husky for towing at the
contest. I think they make great towplanes!

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde


"bumper" wrote in message
...
Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane? I just purchased
one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing the experience of
others. This Husky also has an 80" Hartzell for improved climb (stock is
76").
* * *
FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC "tow-plane" . . . ah, er, doesn't have
a tow hook yet - - and with only 65 hp you might be limited as to what you
can tow (g). Contact for details and pics. In US, qualifies LSA.
--
bumper ZZ (reverse all after @)
"Dare to be different . . . circle in sink."

I towed behind one from Mammoth Lakes last month in
an ASW-15: 7100' MSL, over 10K' density altitude and
I was very impressed with the climb. It probably was
no more than 6 minutes to 10K'.
-Dave

At 15:36 19 August 2005, Bumper wrote:
Anyone using an Aviat Husky A1-B, 180 hp, as a tow-plane?
I just purchased
one w/ tow hook and would be interested in hearing
the experience of others.
This Husky also has an 80' Hartzell for improved climb
(stock is 76').
* * *
FS, beautiful 46' Aeronca Champ 7AC 'tow-plane' . .
. ah, er, doesn't have a
tow hook yet - - and with only 65 hp you might be limited
as to what you can
tow (g). Contact for details and pics. In US, qualifies
LSA.
--
bumper ZZ
'Dare to be different . . . circle in sink.'

Bob's towed for my club in the past and this past winter while our
Pawnee was re-engined. The Husky is a fine tow plane and has
appreciated in value at an amazing rate.

Frank Whiteley

Butch Thompson at Mifflin has used one for years. Seems to handle all
sort of ships with aplomb.

P3

I have towed with this plane for about 6 years now. All around strong
towplane, close to the level of a 235 Pawnee, but not as desirable in stong
winds. Not much is as good as a Pawnee in the wind. P3 should know, I have
had him "on the hook" often!



"Papa3" wrote in message
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Butch Thompson at Mifflin has used one for years. Seems to handle all
sort of ships with aplomb.

P3