Premature Aerotow Termination

Overview

It isn’t often something serious goes wrong on aerotow, but in the unlikely event it does the glider pilot needs a premeditated plan of action.

Prerequisites

Aerotow – Wings Level

Aerotow – While Turning

Landing Downwind

Steep Turns

Documents

Study Guide Pending
Condor
Flight Plan Pending
Replay Pending
Reference

Reading/Work Assignment:

Flight Training Manual for Gliders – Holtz
Lessons 8.1 Introduction to Premature Aerotow Release
8.2 Simulated Rope Breaks
8.4 Tow Plane Power Loss During Takeoff
8.5 Tow Plane Power Loss at Altitude