HobbyKing Glider Nose Tow-Line Release (11.7x42mm)

 The Bear 103 points

I used one of these mounted slighly back from vertical. Not had any problems in over 50 tows plulling 3 and 4m gliders.

 aaron2233 528 points

hello marknesbit no i does not come with a wire

 Sugna 189 points

No it does not come with a wire, unfortunately =(

 The Bear 103 points

No it doesn't but I use nylon coated fishing trace (20Kg) which works very well with gliders up to 7Kg. I use a weak link of 5Kg nylon fishing line that breaks at around 4.5Kg with a simple knot, this protects the glider and tug from snatch loads. The tow line is low stretch 20Kg with swivels at both ends and ping pong balls at the glider end to hold the line post release. Line length around 20m. I hope this info helps.

 mathieu 8 points

It's only for glider above 4m wingspan.
For bigger thy are to small !

 AlexCalibur 5 points

You just have to make a loop at the end of the tow line. You can use a 'fishing' nylon short piece, it will also make a fuse

 snappy 2294 points

Cheers Alex! have 20c

 willem 5 points

works fine,great release.cheap.

 Sprinter60 5 points

Good job with low price..tnx

 FABIAN 2 points

A good option is to loop with fine wire is easier to engage

 Sugna 189 points

It is gonna be easier to fit in a foam glider because you can just drill a hole and glue this in. When a plastic or fiberglass glider, you will have to do a bit more work. Hope it helps.

 BerteiB 75 points

In theory you can fit this to nay glider, but for built-up models it would be easy to fit during construction

 Ethan 138 points

you can fit it in every glider but epo or foam gliders will be easier to atach than plastic ones...

 Aero12 73 points

I would recommend using Hysol Glue when mounting this in a foam airplane, or even a wood constructed fuse.

 KellerKichel 7 points

You need on some cases adapt these on the nose of your glider !!

 Jeebs 45 points

here is a tip for installing: the end of the glider release will fit perfectly into the end of a papermate pen cap, this will allow an easier install in some situations since you have a ready made extension that will not hinder the operation of the release.

 Nitro2Burn 12 points

This is a great little release but agree with Aero12 about using hysol to glue it in, I have it in a fibreglass fuse and works great. If you don't have hysol mix some epoxy with talcom powder to thicken it up to a paste then apply. this way the epoxy won't run inside the mechanism.
Byron

 johnnytelmex 21 points

Hello,
In truth they are very efficient, is a very practical design. I use it in a modified Electra and I pull it with my J3. well no problem releasing the glider.

 pf_Music 22 points

Agree, 10 ,, diameter would be even better, then you also can use it for all kind of tow lines.

 Discus2ct 8 points

I'am using it in my 3m 2,8 kg sailplane. It works flawless.

 dna.1 10 points

Truth is I bought mine to fill a package, even though I don't fly sailplanes anymore. The price for the great engineering quality I got one "just in case".

 mathieu 8 points

Good product, but only for small gliders, above 4m wingspan.

 thitch2 12 points

I have on in a 1/4 scale Minimoa 3.5m wing span works perfectly

 Linou 7 points

I use it in a 6m glider 8kg. Working good. Would be nice to have a version at 10mm instead of 8mm.

 Ioan Ovidiu 5 points

Yes, this is good for large gliders up to 5kgs

 cobuser 7 points

I would set the Limit to 3kg.

 Rolf1 10 points

Yes, up to 4m, but 4 kg will be with problems. Maybe up to 3,5kg

 Zoran 17 points

This tow-line release is strong enough to sustain heavy duty... the main problem is how to fix it without falling off while taking off. In my oppinion, weight is not the main concern.

 __joet 12 points

Do not follow the tips of 9g servo. For safe operation of the release mechanism one should use a servo capable of releasing at least 1.5 times the AUW of the plane. That doesn´t necessarily mean that the torque of the servo is 1.5 times plane AUW. Looks like a nice product :)

 liam 21 points

I don't thinking THE weight of THE plane is an issue, you are only gonna need a sturdier installation , i would use à* plywood reinforcer

 hungrysteve 114 points

Damn!!..doncha hate it when you cancel a backorder after waiting for weeks,then just hours later the buggers are listed instock,(900 )...

 stuartm350 5 points

Sounds like a reasonable reason to make another order to me :)

 Straight Up 743 points

What are you smoking, and where can I get some?

 ptesta 101 points

I think his situation is beyond smoking :D LMAO

 Eric1180 2278 points

LOL i made 5 GRAND working part time... Thanks HK :D

 H-KING_SCOTT 5161 points

Wow, ever since I started using it my hair has been noticably thicker and the woman are clearly finding me more attractive. My self confidence has increased and I also scored a job promotion.

 Eric1180 2278 points

YAh LOL you can do so many things with this. This looks useful for a emergency parachute system. To release the parachute if i no longer need it. I actually have a glider that i can out it in which is cool because i never use it but now maybe i can add this nose hook. Also my glider needs the nose weight.

 victorpm 81 points

yes and the most good caracteristc in this product is the servo not broque because not forced

 Cliffe 2 points

Far to light and useful to be used as nose weight!!

 Eric1180 2278 points

How would any one know that?

 Viper DaSnake 90 points

I believe he is asking for the ID of the metal tube OR the largest gauge wire that will fit in the clamp or both... All valid questions.

 Eric1180 2278 points

Ya but i mean they just listed it it would be hard for any one to know. I would guess 7mm and it's probably pretty close to that. LOL i use the movie trick of measuring it and using the known value. To determine the inside diameter. It't 7mm LOL they posted a scale picture i measured the OD and it was 11.5mm so ID is 7mm

 fikus1968 91 points

Inside dia. 5.5mm, outside min. 8mm, max. 11.6mm. My estimation - mini gliders up to 2kg.

 STEPHEN 393 points

maybe you can attach chain and wear as a necklace or charm bracelet for ya Mrs.

 Eric1180 2278 points

It looks like a whistle

 tmichel 15 points

Tried to fit to glider but Prop and motor got in the way

 Eric1180 2278 points

If it has a Motor then why would you need a tow hook?

 tmichel 15 points

If the motor stops working I might need a tow or it could be broken down up there all day :)

 Eric1180 2278 points

Hmm.....? I still don't understand but ok. If the motor is broken and your towing then the prop isn't spinning so it isn't in the way of the tow line

 Shane 17 points

This looks like a great product, but the statement "...for any glider" is probably a bit off the mark! A big brother version needs to be created for larger models. The tube needs to be longer so that it can be securely mounted to a couple of formers, and the beveled section should be positioned around the other way to provide a stopping mechanism against a former as the tug pulls the glider. I think if these modifications were made it would be near perfect.
How about it HK engineers?

 Ioan Ovidiu 5 points

This is a good start :-)

 bad dad4921 5 points

Hi Flyers, This will be my first time as a tow pilot. so can I install a Quick Release in the glider AND one on my RASCAL 110? Or do I just land with all that "cable" behind my plane?