Jim,
The length should be 150-200'. The smaller end of that spectrum for shorter feilds, and the longer ropes for larger feilds. I cross referenced my memory against my flight manual. Hope this helps.
Tim
Tim Vandenheuvel
Glider Graphics
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From: "Jim Deck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "RCSE" <soaring@airage.com> Subject: [RCSE] Full size towline question Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:39:06 -0600
OK, this question is sort of soaring related. My son builds military
dioramas. He and I discovered the BV-40, a German glider designed to be an
interceptor against bomber squadrons. His diorama will be a "could have
been" variety as only one BV-40 was test flown. It was designed to be towed
aloft by an ME-109 (how's that for a cool tow plane?) and he'd like to show
the ME-109 with its tail just off he ground with the glider barely airborne.
Our research hasn't been able to determine what length the tow cable would
have been. Can anyone help? BTW, wouldn't the ME-109 BV-40 combo be a
head-turner at an aerotow meet?
Thanks in advance,
Jim Deck
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