Glider Heli-tow

[bigblockz8]

Heli-tow! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTloaMaoXKI&feature=related
Interesting to say the least. I've seen auto, I've done aero, I've seen winch. This looks fun though I'm not sure if I'd fly the heli.

 

[steingar]

Sounds kinda dumb, given that fixed wing aircraft operate at a fraction of the cost of helicopters.

 

[Seanaldinho]

Wasnt this first done by Roger Buis, the pilot of otto the helicopter?

 

[denverpilot]

The glider pilot wasn't wearing a bucket hat. Must be fake.

 

[tonycondon]

i'm pretty sure this was done as early as a world championships held in Argentina in the mid 60's. I love how they get to the point where the glider is pretty much hanging vertically under the helicopter. Would be a great airshow stunt.

 

[Witmo]

I guess a helicopter aerotow rules out using the high tow position. :wink2: