Hey everyone.
I'm wondering if anyone here has done glider towing with an ultralight. I suppose the logical next question is "what kind of glider are you planning on towing up?" I bought some ULF-1 plans and am years out from ever completing it, but I wanted to see if any of you ultralighters have done this. Even if you just towed up HGs I'd be interested in:
What make/model/engine/gross weight the tug was,
What make/model/pilot weight of glider was towed,
Terrain and field length, obstacles, etc.
Techniques, mechanisms (type and locations of releases, line lengths and materials)
Was it any fun? Too dangerous? Recommend other methods of getting a sailplane aloft? (winches, car tows, etc.)
Thanks everyone, I love this forum.
Austin
I'm wondering if anyone here has done glider towing with an ultralight. I suppose the logical next question is "what kind of glider are you planning on towing up?" I bought some ULF-1 plans and am years out from ever completing it, but I wanted to see if any of you ultralighters have done this. Even if you just towed up HGs I'd be interested in:
What make/model/engine/gross weight the tug was,
What make/model/pilot weight of glider was towed,
Terrain and field length, obstacles, etc.
Techniques, mechanisms (type and locations of releases, line lengths and materials)
Was it any fun? Too dangerous? Recommend other methods of getting a sailplane aloft? (winches, car tows, etc.)
Thanks everyone, I love this forum.
Austin
