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Document No.:G304MS/AFM
Date of Issue: 07/14
4-10
Approved
The high wing loading of this sailplane requires the pilot to abort the
take-off and release, if the towing speed drops below 95 km/h (51
kts, 59 mph) (with water ballast 110 km/h (59 kts, 68 mph)).
If possible, use small cable chutes to prevent deploying at flat climb
angles.
At maximum towing height, the cable will back release
automatically, however, you should not neglect to pull the release
knob several times.
WARNING
The low performance winches with limited engine RPM and other
limitations, as well as the takeoff at the tail wind conditions, calm
air, filled water tanks etc., require special attention before take-
off, to ensure that the winch is providing enough power in reserve
to maintain the safe towing speeds.
TOWING SPEEDS
normal minimum towing speed
105km/h 57kts, 65mph
with water ballast
120km/h 65kts, 75mph
Max. towing speed
150km/h 81kts, 93mph