1-26 Silver Distance 7-14-15

Silver Distance and Altitude flight in my 1-26C (#243). Flight was intended to be from Hobbs, NM to Tatum, NM and back, but I couldn't make it back. Another nice flight in the high desert!

[@TheSoaringChannel]

What equipment is needed to autotow for the tow vehicle? How did you setup the tow line? And what tow line did you use? a 2000' rope?? Or cable? How long of a runway is needed to do what you did to get to 1300'? Thanks a bunch.

[@laytonsoaring3173]

We use 2000' of steel 0.092" well measuring wire (single strand). Our runway is almost 8,000' long.

[@dennisballew8247]

Thanks for the great video. what app are you using on your tablet?

[@stephenlayton7077]

+Dennis Ballew I am using "XC Soar" on a Google Nexus 7 tablet. The GPS is built-in and works very well.

[@samanthafletcher6046]

What towed you up? i didnt see a tow plane?

[@laytonsoaring3173]

My wife towed me. We do auto tow...a 2,400' wire behind a pickup.

[@DJGuppy321]

That's pretty cool, what was your altitude AGL when you disconnected? I'm assuming the wire isn't straight up when you release.

[@laytonsoaring3173]

@@DJGuppy321 Released at 1,300' AGL.

[@erikschnaubelt6883]

Great video! I am thinking about doing a cross country in my clubs 1-26. Any suggestions? I get the feeling that a cross country in the 1-26 is often a one way flight.

[@laytonsoaring3173]

Not so. Mine was 1-way only because it was wet in the area I was headed and therefore no thermals to stay up with. Pick a day with good lift in the area and low winds. The 1-26 should have no issues going there and back. People in our club would do 150+ miles regularly in their 1-26's. Good luck!