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operate the aero-tow release. You will require a simple loop, best made from
monofilament nylon to link up to the towline.
The winch hook
Measure and mark a point on the belly of the fuselage 55 mm from leading edge of
the wing fairing – as shown. Drill a 2.5mm hole to accommodate the winch hook.
Cover the hole on the outside with tape to protect the surface and roughen up the
inside of the fuselage in the area of the hole. Now glue the tow hook support block
into place centrally over the hole using thickened epoxy. Use a self tapping screw,
through the hole in the bottom of the fuselage to secure the support block while the
epoxy cures. Tip: for additional security, you may wish to finish the job by laminating
the support block to the fuselage bottom using 2-3 layers of suitably wetted 120g
fibreglass laminating cloth. Once the support block has thoroughly cured, drill a Ø 2
mm pilot hole to accommodate the supplied winch hook.
