I can tow or carry gliders with the same cradle mounted on the top wing of my Lazy Ace. The Lazy Ace is an ideal tow plane for small to medium gliders. The largest so far has been a 3 meter glider on the cradle. The cradle comes off when not in use and the same release can be used for a tow line providing a safety incase the glider and towline will not disconnect. The cradle is the easiest as it requires nothing for input from the glider until release. Slow the Lazy Ace to just above stall then release and the tug drops out from under while the glider floats off straight and level. The cradle provides enough drag I can come straight down with engine at idle without exceeding max airspeed usually to level off and land at my feet. I close the release and unplug the release servo, drop another glider on and stretch the retaining straps in place and I am back in the air with the second glider in about 30 seconds. In this way I have launched 5 gliders before having to refuel not having to restart the engine makes things very quick.

Dennis