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Old 08-06-2004, 11:25 AM
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Default BOT arf tow release

I just purchased a bird of time and was wondering what good way to hook up a tow hook/release so I can have my buddy tow me up with his 1/3 scale cub, I have never done this before so any suggestons would help thanks
Old 08-06-2004, 06:58 PM
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Default RE: BOT arf tow release

1fish,
I normally just use a Graupner Aero-tow coupling p/n 2890. Go's in the nose of the glider and is operated with a standard servo.

Cheers.
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Hi Ghost, where do you get one of those items? I appreciate your help..
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Hobby Lobby sells them

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/towing.htm
Old 08-07-2004, 01:05 AM
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Better put a bumper on the back of that tow plane. As clean as the BOT is you will be over running it.

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