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NEXNO0901 MCR ULC
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10. S
UPPLEMENT
A
EROTOW
10.1. P
RELIMINARY
L
IMITATIONS
:
Aerotow is allowed under the following conditions
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no visible moisture
Outside these limits the operation of the aircraft is allowed within the limits of the AFM without
aerotow.
10.2. G
ENERAL
This supplement provides all necessary information for a safe and efficient aerotow.
10.3. L
IMITATIONS
Towing Gear
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The strength of the rope must be limited to 4000 N.
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The length of the rope should be between 35 m and 60 m.
Mass of Gliders
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Gliders up to 820 kg MTOW are permitted with one person in the towplane
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Gliders up to 650 kg MTOW are permitted with two persons in the towplane (instruction)
Towingspeed / Flaps Setting
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Modern plastic gliders are best towed at 110 km/h and flaps retracted or T/O position
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Water loaded gliders in turbulent air should be towed at 120 km/h and flaps retracted
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Wooden gliders are best towed towed at 90 km/h and flaps in T/O position
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Maximum towing speed is limited to … km/h.
Additionally the speed specific limits of the towed glider have to be observed.
10.4. E
MERGENCY
P
ROCEDURES
Unusual flight characteristics
Towed Glider cannot be released