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Old September 17th 03, 03:01 PM
Nyal Williams
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Default Tow Rope Take-Up Reels

Does anyone have knowledge of approved reels for retracting tow ropes
to the towplane after glider release? I have only heard of this and
never actually encountered their use. They would be useful for
avoiding trees, wires, fences, ILS approach antennae, etc.
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Old September 17th 03, 04:11 PM
Stewart Kissel
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Check out the W+W site, they sell them.





 




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