With the Aussie dollar continuing it's downward slide, why is it that we are still powering our tugs with imported engines. The costs associated with engine overhauls and replacement are escalating as the dollar declines. Can anyone answer these questions.
1. Where is our Autotug project?
2. Why was it abandoned?
3. Is an Aussie made, auto engine viable as a tug engine.
4. Where is all that money the GFA membership sunk into the project all those years ago?

I have launched behind a Pawnee with an auto engine many years ago when it visited Gawler. (I think it came from Port Lincoln). Is there now a economic incentive to get this thing off the ground?

Am I wrong or am I not right?

Comments appreciated?

PS In anticipation of this one, some might say that the answer is winch or auto-wire launching. Unfortunately in many cases wire launching is not practical, ie in the presence of nearby main roads, powerlines, built-up areas or at airfields used by lots of GA. Aerotow is a very popular launch mechanism.
Andrew Wright (VH GAM)

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