For those that care, here is how this was finally resolved.
Following Don Peters general advise:
1. Constructed new baseplate and towhook as follows:
a. New baseplate constructed from 1/2" x 1/8" steel from Home Depot.
Drilled and tapped for the 8-32 holddown screw. Drilled 3/16" hole for new
to
Okay, I'm trying real hard not to laugh.
That would look very kludgey on a $2,000 plane. I have taped on a tow
hooks for my HLG and Flying wings, but only so I can remove them. Would
never consider it for an unlimited ship. You know there will be up to (and
possibly more than) 200 lbs of forc
Jim: One solution is a tape on tow hook. No, this is not a joke. I've
been flying 3 meter planes with the tow hooks just taped on with strapping
tape. I've never had one pull off. I make up a base out of fairly sturdy
shim brass that is curved to fit the bottom of the fuse. It's about 1.5
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