Safe Aerotowing
Aerotow - Climbing Turn No Release Simulation
Simulation of tug upset - glider in climbing turn, not released
View DocumentAerotow options
S&G article describing factors influencing aerotow launch failures and pilots subsequent actions.
View DocumentAerotow Performance
Safety Briefing highlighting the factors affecting aerotow take-off performance - for consideration by glider pilots and tug pilots.
View DocumentAerotow Wingdrop and Groundloop Simulation
Simulation of wingdrop on aerotow followed by groundloop
View DocumentAerotow Wingdrop Causing Tug to Yaw Simulation
Simulation of wingdrop on aerotow causing tug to yaw
View DocumentNCO SPEC sailplane towing generic risk assessment and checklist
Required for sailplane towing with Part 21 aeroplanes and recommended for all other towing.
View DocumentSafe Aerotowing Booklet
Safety briefing offering advice to the glider pilot on safe aerotowing and in particular the avoidance of tug upsets.
View DocumentTug Upset - Belly Hook Simulation 1
Simulation of vertical tug upset with belly hook
View DocumentTug Upset - Belly Hook Simulation 2
Simulation of vertical tug upset with belly hook
View DocumentTug Upset Nose Hook Simulation 1
Simulation of vertical tug upset with nose hook
View DocumentTug Upset Nose Hook Simulation 2
Simulation of vertical tug upset with nose hook
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