RC Glider Tow Release

Remote control glider aerotow is great fun and can be done with a variety of gliders and tow planes. To do it safely it is important to have a reliable and easy to use release mechanism on both the glider and tow plane.

This tow release mechanism is designed for remote control gliders in the 1m-3m wingspan size range. It is designed specifically to work in foam or balsa gliders and tow planes that need the tow point mounted in the top or bottom of the fuselage. By mounting the tow release mechanism in the underside of the glider it allows a motor glider to be towed without having to remove the motor or make any changes to the nose cone. As long as you make sure the motor can't come on while you are being towed, you don't even have to remove the prop.

**Required hardware**
- 1x 9g - 12g standard micro servo (works great with HS55 or HXT900 servos)
- 2x short lengths of steel wire 1-2mm diameter
- 1x M3x12mm machine screw

**Supports**
The main body of the tow release will re