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Pawnee 250
The Piper Pawnee is a common sight at soaring operations around the world.  A no-frills workhorse with plenty of power to pull the heaviest of gliders into the air, even on  the hottest of summer days, the Pawnee also has good visibility (important when the sky is full of circling gliders) and a low stall  speed so it can tow the lightest of gliders at speeds that are comfortable for them.

SoaringNV's Pawnee has been flying under the close supervision  of a meticulous mechanic for  the  past  year and is in the best of shape.  It has the powerful 260 HP engine (derated to 250 HP with the fixed-pitch propeller) and a retract reel for the tow rope so it will not snag fences and other objects, and so the towplane is ready faster for additional tows.  You'll appreciate the extra power on hot days, especially if you're carrying water ballast.