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Old 02-24-2003 | 05:39 PM
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HHRND
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SoarNeck,

Down in Pensacola we towed up a 26lb DG 800 with a Hangar 9 Taylorcraft with a ZDZ 40 gas engine. Granted the tow pilot was Peter Goldsmith of TOC fame.

A gas 40-45cc towplane with 80" wingspan is plenty for a 16-20lb sailplane, just takes longer to get to altitude. More power = faster climb to release.

John
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