I'm with Adam, I prefer high tow, as does much of the rest of the World. I have encountered tug pilots who state categorically that high tow is illegal, but most are quite comfortable with it. I have searched the various GFA Ops Manuals, but can find no definitive statement that low tow is mandatory. Can anyone point me to a clear directive on this issue, or is it a matter for the individual?
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Adam Woolley Sent: Tuesday, 12 April 2011 5:23 P To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Where to sit on tow? High tow all the way, so much easier - and definitely gives you more options in the early stages of the tow. WPP -----Original Message----- From: Peter F Bradshaw Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 4:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Aus-soaring] Where to sit on tow? Hi; All this talk about rope breaks raises another question. When I'm on tow I often look up at the weak link and shackles at the other end and ask myself, "Do I want all that stuff in the cockpit with me?" The answer is no so I sit slightly to the left of center - which also helps with the torque reaction on the tug. Does anybody else do this or is it only me? Cheers -- Peter F Bradshaw: http://www.exadios.com (public keys avaliable there). Personal site: http://personal.exadios.com "I love truth, and the way the government still uses it occasionally to keep us guessing." - Sam Kekovich. _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
