I had a very very similar incident at Waikerie about 10 yrs ago - I was in
an ASW20. At about 50' on T/O the tug disappeared (he forgot to turn the
fuel on...).
We both stopped in what was left of the runway - I had enough height/speed
to go over the top of the tug....
There is merit in what Harry says...
Glenn Dunstan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harry Medlicott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 8:44 AM
Subject: [aus-soaring] Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 23:13:59 +1000
Re the Beverly incident.
It was an aerotow retieve, the tug was a Pawnee and I was in a Discus. The
paddock was 3000 ft., slightly downhill, short wheat stubble, a 2 kt
headwind and clear of tall obstructions beyond, about as good as you get.
After the glider lifted off I went into high tow as per usual but the tug
was not accelerating as well as expected( It turned out later that the tugs
brakes were locking on) As the gliders pitot was obstructed by the tow rings
no accurate speed reading was available.
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