ASW 24 WL for beginner ?

In article ,
says...
Tom..
Why would you choose to transfer from normal to low
tow...just say below propwash from the start...always
done it ..always taught it..NEVER had a problem..why
endanger your mate in the tow plane?

We don't do it, we don't teach it, and we have had problems!

I can't speak for Tom, but here's why we don't do what you suggest in
our area: we often have enough wind shear in the first 200 feet
that this technique will lead to the tow plane slowing down rapidly
(compared to the glider and the ground) in the faster moving air above
the low glider. It can be particularly bad in the winter, with calm
winds on the ground, and 20 knots only 200' agl. In those conditions,
it is very important for the glider to climb off the runway level with
the towplane. A few hundred feet up, a low tow can be safely
established.

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Eric Greenwell
Richland, WA (USA)

Interesting tread this one.

First question was:

Harry wrote:
would you recommend this ship for a recently licensed pilot ??? comments welcome!

regards
Harry

Now we have been through nose hooks vs CG hooks, winching or not and
nearly started a conflict between the US, Canada or Nort America on one
side and Europe on the other side.

First question, as far as I have found out, has still not been answered.
So I give it a try....

YES, the ASW24 is a good ship for recently licensed gliders. In Sweden
we use ASW24s (with CG hook) as first single seater (during traininng, i
e before you have your license, if you are trained in plastic two
seaters). LS4 and Discus are also approved as first single seater type.

The 24 has nice handling, a good, roomy and crashworthy cocpit (provided
you are not too long - I am 187 cm and can just fit in comfortably).

Robert