matthew wise wrote: > FlyBaby > > > > > 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 > Hi Mat, In the FAA AC 43-13-2 You will see illustrations on tow hook installations. If you can build an airplane you should be able to make your own with just a few days work out of 4130 using hack saw, drill and file. I have made a lot of things like that over the years it just takes $200 worth of work. Joe > > > ---------------------------------------------------