New Tost Release
The club's tow plane has a new Tost release...small ring. The brown handle is the release mechanism, pull towards you to open...let go...the release closes.(6May18)
The Clean and Jerk
A two-movement weightlifting exercise in which a Tow Plane is raised above the head following an initial lift to shoulder level. (15Sep18)
Tail Wheel
Tail wheel came off...Mark W and Jim M are studying the situation. (15Sep18)
Self Service
Tow pilots must pump their own gas. On this very hot day the tow plane fuel tanks were only partial filled to reduce weight, Nathalie had to fuel every three (3) flights. At least it is not a hand pump like a few years ago. (5Aug18)
A Happy Tow Pilot
Peter did 15 tows this beautiful Thursday. (30Aug18)
New Tost Release
New piece of kit in the club's inventory. (6May18)
Attaching Tow rope
Done...Done...and DONE
Shortly after the photo was taken there was a heavy down pour, gliding operations were done for the day. (28Jul18)
Towplane returning
Picture 74324
Tow planes at the Nationals