Tow Plane
  • 1993 American Champion 8GCBC Scout
  • Lycoming O-360-C1E, 180HP @ 2700RPM
  • Constant Speed, MT Composite MTV-15-B
Towing Performance
  • Glider Weight Range: 600lbs to 1400lbs MGTOW
  • Ground Roll under Tow: 1200ft to 1600ft
  • Minimum Towing Speed: 65mph (56kts)
Other Information
  • MGTOW: 2150 lbs
  • Useful Load: 680lbs
  • Fuel Capacity: 70gal Usable
  • Wingspan: 36.3ft
  • Wing Area: 180ft²
  • Wing Loading: 11.9lb/ft²
  • Baggage Capacity: 100lbs
Note: The performance numbers shown above do not represent all combinations of operating conditions and do not superceed the AFM




Aerotow Equipment

Weak Link Load Table
Insert No. Color Breaking Load daN (≈kilos)
1 Black 1000±100
2 Brown 850±85
3 Red 750±75
4 Blue 600±60
5 White 500±50
6 Yellow 400±40
7 Green 300±30






Ground Support Equipment
  • Mobile AVGAS 100LL Fuel Truck
    • DOT SP-16365 certified fuel tank
    • Inspected in accordance with 49 CFR §180.352
    • System components and filtration compliant with NFPA 407 specifications
    • Ensures uninterrupted aerotow operations at airports with no fuel on-site