Boxing the Wake

Overview

Boxing the wake is a maneuver used to demonstrate your complete mastery of flying the glider while on tow, including being able to control the glider after encountering the tow-plane’s wake turbulence.

 

Prerequisites

Aerotow – Wings Level

Aerotow – While Turning

 

Documents

Study Guide Pending
Condor
Flight Plan Aerotow_Wings_Level.fpl
Replay Aerotow_Boxing_the_Wake.rpy
Reference

Reading/Work Assignment:

Flight Training Manual for Gliders – Holtz
Lesson 3.8 Boxing the Wake