Aerotow

Summary of flying for Saturday 20 August 2011
Total Hours0h 15m
Best Height Gain2,300 feet
Total Flights1

The British summer had certainly arrived in style, no flying in 3 months! Typical! The few days that had been flyable, I was unable to attend for various reasons, but I had now excuses weekend; it was time to try aerotow again!

Since my previous visit to the aerotow fields of East Sussex, I had moved my hang point forward in an attempt to make the aerotow a little more comfortable on my arms. The conditions for the day were benign and made it an ideal day for training new pilots, and, an opportunity for me to improve the art of aerotowing.

I only managed the one flight, but the adjusted hang point position really made a big difference and I felt more comfortable than my previous aerotows. I was released off the tug at 2,300 feet and enjoyed a gentle descent back to the field. A couple of small broken thermals lured me into a false hope of a prolonged my flight but after around 10 minutes I was back at the airfield.

Flying Log(s)


TypeAerotow Launch
DateSat, 20 Aug 2011 - 12:30
GliderAirBorne Sting 3:168
SitePlumpton Aerotow
Duration00h 15m
CommentsJust a single tow as wind was increasing and I didn't fancy it on my Sting.
Height Gain2,300 ft
Distance
Total Hours48h 00m

Total Flying Statistics

The total flying statistics up to and including 20 Aug 2011:

Total Hours48h 00m
Longest Flight1h 15m
Gliders Flown4
Unique Sites Flown20
Best Height Gain3,000 feet
Total Distance20.4 km
Furthest Flown13.4 km
Total Flights200
Hill Launches94
Winch Launches91
Aerotow Launches15