How-to make a safe start with an off centre gravity towhook

[Johan]

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Hi, I have made a howto about making starts in a ASW15 safer. Take a look in the "ASW15 Facts & more" section (see left).

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[martin]

hi!
i am planning to buy a ASW (not b) and wonder if i will get along with tow start with the off center hook. i dont have too many hours jet, but some 200 starts. how experienced are you guys who think itßs not worth bothering?
athanks for an answer  :laugh:

[Johan]

Remember the 15 is used as a trainer, so it's an easy plane. Just be aware of it's habits, that's the half of the trick   B)

[Harm Willemse]

The Ka8 and Ka13 also have an off-center hook and have been widely used as a trainer. No problems.