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Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: andrew wallace on October 31, 2010, 21:30:53 PM

just bought a hanger 9 cub and i'm hoping to put a 30cc dle engine in it
will be able to tow up 2.5 to 3 metre gliders no problem and fingers crossed it'll be able to tow up to 4 metre gliders  :D
all i need now is a tug pilot  :lol:  :lol:(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/imagesCA0HIF21.jpg)

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: Fred on October 31, 2010, 22:53:00 PM

Hi Andrew,

Nice one! Was looking at the Hangar9 Piper for aerotowing too at some stage  :D

And not worries for 4m gliders, used to tow them with a 15cc!  :D

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: andrew wallace on November 01, 2010, 14:38:00 PM

hi fred
we where using the hanger 9 pawnee with a lazer 100 in it and had great fun i was flying a cmpro 2.5m discus , it was able to pull up to 3metre's no bother at all
but sadly that tug pilot has moved on to other things now
and as i'm the only one flying gliders i have to supply my own tug :(

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: andrew wallace on January 30, 2011, 17:27:19 PM

finally got round to test flying the cub today
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/IMG_1477.JPG)

went for a very simple tow release
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/IMG_1478.JPG)

ready tow the first tow of the day
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/IMG_1480.JPG)

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/IMG_1481.JPG)
towing Robert Wallace's  jamara 2.5m ventus

the cub flew well and i'm well pleased with the DLE30 up front roll on next weekend

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: billscottni on January 30, 2011, 17:43:05 PM

Nice one Andrew!
Judging by the dress sense it was bloody freezing! :shock:

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: andrew wallace on January 30, 2011, 17:44:57 PM

it sure was bill  :D
just imagine what it would have been like at the top of the mountain today if we had of got  :lol:

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: billscottni on January 30, 2011, 19:45:37 PM

I was freezing in the garage, at least on top of a hill I'd have been having fun!

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: Richard Boyd on January 31, 2011, 16:14:21 PM

Quote from: "andrew wallace"

finally got round to test flying the cub today
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/IMG_1477.JPG)

went for a very simple tow release
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/IMG_1478.JPG)

ready tow the first tow of the day
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/IMG_1480.JPG)

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/andrew%20wallace/IMG_1481.JPG)
towing Robert Wallace's  jamara 2.5m ventus

the cub flew well and i'm well pleased with the DLE30 up front roll on next weekend

Hi Andrew , she looks the business !
I have to get the DG600 sorted with the tow release and then to spec savers for some new glasses  !
Health to fly my friend.

Richard
Getting blind as a bat

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: andrew wallace on January 31, 2011, 17:05:24 PM

:lol: you're not on your own there i have the glasses just need to wear them  8)

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: JohnPearson on February 01, 2011, 14:09:00 PM

Hi Andrew

Looks great! I will have to try this aerotowing, I have the DG808 4m ready for towing, however I think I will try the first flight with the DR1000, to get used to flying behind the tug. I will need your help and guidance on how to manage this, I think a nice pint or two of the black stuff may be a good reward for the help :lol:  :lol: ha ha ha !

Title: hanger 9 cub
Post by: andrew wallace on February 01, 2011, 14:36:20 PM

hi john
good to hear from you missed you at the area meeting
i'm lookin forwards to towing you and richard up i'll have to get a day down to Dungannon when it heats up a bit  :D

and well have a few pints of the black stuff  \:D/