<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
          <<  Lancair Builders' Mail List  >>
          <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>
Brent, you're right about towed airplanes rather suddenly becoming unstable
and oscillating side-to-side.  My estimate of 15 mph was maybe a little
high -- slower is definitely better.  When you have two or three of the
local constabulary holding up traffic and a growing line of cars looking
pretty impatient, it's hard not to hurry, however.

I think the instability is exaggerated by the loose fit of the tow bar on
the towing tab.  For my next foray down the macadam I'm going to machine
some little Delrin inserts to make the tow bar really tight.  (I'll still
keep it slow, however).  I also used some good 3/4" nylon rope as a safety
backup, tying it securely around the nose strut and the safety chain eyes on
my hitch.

Jim Cameron
N143ES reserved


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
LML website:   http://www.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html
LML Builders' Bookstore:   http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair

Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>