tow rope
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August 13, 2020
Before I get started, I want to make something very clear. I have been a tow pilot for about a year and a half now and in no way have the experience like some reading this may have when it comes to towing gliders. But one thing that I’ve noticed is that most tow pilots have a glider rating, however, most glider pilots do not tow. So that was the inspiration for this article, let me put you in the perspective
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September 12, 2019
A soft release when performed on a Schweitzer hook prevents the release arm from slamming into the stop. It also puts less wear on the latch on both the male and female sides. It also keeps the rope from tying itself into a huge knot. The knot gets dragged on the runway and quickly wears it out as it’s now has a single point dragging across the pavement.
If done correctly,