All the Gliders in One Place

The View from the Tow Pilot's Seat

Rember at the last safety seminar Mike mentioned how hard it is to see over the nose of the tow plane? I thought it was an important point he made and found this opportunity to show what it looks like. Especially for the newer members. I haven't had any close calls or worrisome moments recently. I just thought it might be a good point to reinforce now that more operations will be returning to Byron this month.

You will notice that this picture is taken as I sit in the seat normally without moving side to side. It is pretty easy to hide from my sight when in front of the plane. If you are in front of the tow plane and the engine is running, you should be highly concerned about my ability to see you. Be assured I am highly attentive about the people around 16Y, but in the rush to get started and going out on the runway... I might miss someone.

--Tom Hail

Wouldn't This Make an Excellent Tow Plane?

Link to Auction Site

Sorry, couldn't help dreaming...

--Tom Hail

[According to the auction site, the plane has been sitting in a hangar, unused, for a good fifty years.--JL]