Back in 88 my gf was doing her slmgppl at a very flat GC in norfolk,i was helping out on the
real glider launch point and the course instructor persuaded me to do a little fying with him.I had only done a few very sporadic aerotows over the years but was a reasonably experienced glider pilot (almost all winch)
Anyway he sent me solo after 2 aerotows (he said ''I knew exactly when it all clicked''),so here I am sitting on my own in a dear old K13 when the
Condor tug pilot walks over and asks ''can you thermal on tow ?''....'well i'll give it a go says I'...great fun...thanks eric.
I have done a K8 /Pawnee tow (big engined variety) and it was more akin to a winch launch...I do not think I could have put a bow in the rope even if i tried very hard
