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Tandem
Aerotowing Photo Page
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Cloud 9 Field, Webberville, Michigan |
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Lisa Ready to Tow You Up |
Tracy With a Student Almost Ready |
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Tandem Glider and Towplane |
Hooked up and Ready to Roll |
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Rolling on the Ground with Tension on Rope |
Glider Lift-off & Tug Still on Ground |
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Glider Flying Level with Tug Just Lifting Off |
Initial Tow Position with Tug Wheels on the Horizon |
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Normal Tow Position, Tug Wheels Slightly Above the Horizon (about 1/4 to 1/3 wingspan above the horizon |
Entering Right Turn |
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Continue Right Turn |
Straight Flight on Tow |
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Left Turn on Tow |
Highest Tow Position, Tug Wing on the Horizon |
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Lowest Towing Position, Tug High Over the Horizon - about a wingspan over the horizon |
Straight Flight, Glider "Crossing the Plane" to Left Towing Limit |
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Straight Flight, Glider "Crossing the Plane" to Right Towing Limit |
Moment of Glider Releasing the Rope at end of Tow at 2500 feet agl |
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After Rope Release Glider Turns Right and Tug Turns Left |
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Landing After a Sweet Lesson |
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