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Approach and Landing
69.
Conduct the approach and landing using techniques appropriate to the landing surface.
Pilots must adjust the approach to ensure that the trailing tow rope remains clear of all
obstacles.
WARNING
The tow rope will trail behind and below the aircraft, and will “flail”
both vertically and laterally. Impact by the glider tow ring can cause
serious damage to materiel and serious injury to personnel. With
due consideration for rope length, ensure that the rope will be clear
of any approach obstacles.
Cross Country Towing Operations
WARNING
Due to the significant power available on this aircraft, care must be
taken not to over-speed the glider during the cruise phase of cross
country towing operations.
70.
To provide an acceptable pitch attitude and to optimize aircraft performance and control
during the cruise phase of the cross country tow, the aircraft should be configured as follows:
a.
When towing in smooth atmospheric conditions, the aircraft should normally be
configured as follows:
(1) flaps set to 10 degrees,
(2) propeller set to 2300 RPM, and
(3) throttle set for IAS of approximately 90 MPH
b.
When towing in rough atmospheric conditions, the aircraft should normally be
configured as follows:
(1) flaps set to 20 degrees,
(2) propeller set to 2300 RPM, and
(3) throttle set for IAS of approximately 80 MPH
NOTE
Refer to Figure 4-16 for MP, TAS, and fuel burn rate
at the planned cruising altitude.
WARNING
When conducting cross country towing in significant
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