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Thermal soaring and testing of tow-plane in Nam Sang Wai
22 August, 2001

Our thermal soaring interest group lead by Paul Wong recently organized an activity on Wednesday, 22 August,  to test fly their heavy duty tow-plane in Nam Sang Wai, Yuen Long. A group of 6 pilots participated in this event. An ASW28 was aero-towed to a suitable altitude and the tow hook was released signifying the success of this aero-tow test. After 10 minutes of thermal flight, the ASW28 landed safely. On the second flight, however, the ASW28 landed a bit short of the run way and ditched into the water channel with partial damage. Apart from this minor set back, the group otherwise enjoyed a day of fun in the open field.


Group photo


Ready to go!


A good looking tow-plane


Technical discussion