Glider Towing Supplement 10.2 - 5
Rev. 01 – 07-01-2008
3 Operating
Limitations
3.1
Maximum Permissible Towing Speed (V
T
)
The airspeed during glider towing operations must not exceed the maximum permissible airspeed of the
towed glider. The minimum airspeed when towing a glider must not drop below 1.3 x V
S
of the towed
glider.
3.2
Maximum Weak Link Strength
1. Tow ropes should provide a length of at least 165 to 200 ft.
2. A weak link of Q
nom
= 300 daN has to be installed.
3.3
Maximum Permissible All Up Weight of the Glider to be Towed
The maximum permissible all up weight of the glider to be towed shall not exceed 1,400 lb. We
recommend to maintaining 1300 lb as maximum weight of the glider to be towed, when operated with the
standard ground adjustable propeller.
During glider towing operations the REMOS GX must be operated only by one pilot (no passenger
allowed, except for training/instruction). The total take-off weight (towing ai glider) must not exceed
2,400 lb.
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