J3 as a Tow plane ?
05-29-2003, 12:18 PM
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J3 as a Tow plane ?
I don't see why not.
But if I were you, I'd attach the tow hook to the top of the wing at the CG. That makes towing much easier. If you attach it to the back like a real tow plane, the glider will be pulling your tail all over the place. If you get into a nose-down attitude, your elevators will not be enough to compensate for the drag of the glider pulling the tail up.
But if I were you, I'd attach the tow hook to the top of the wing at the CG. That makes towing much easier. If you attach it to the back like a real tow plane, the glider will be pulling your tail all over the place. If you get into a nose-down attitude, your elevators will not be enough to compensate for the drag of the glider pulling the tail up.
05-29-2003, 05:28 PM
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J3 as a Tow plane ?
Yes, all our tow planes has tow hook placed right behind trailing edge of the wing on the top of the fuse. That's where I intend to place it.
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