Message #614

Date: Sep 23 2000 02:15:30 EDT
From: matthew wise <flyer_86f@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Electrical system?


> 
> Good.  Look into getting or making a glider-hook
> release mechanism.  We
> had one on N500F and it was great...tie the tail to
> a tiedown rope, prop
> the engine, get in, then pull the handle to release
> the hook when you're
> ready to taxi.
> 


Any idea where I can find a reasonable tow hook
assembly?  The only ones I am finding is in the
$200-250 price range(new)...a bit expensive as viewed
in Aircraft Spruce and Wag-Aero catalogs.

Matt