Theory and flight training

---

SAILPLNE TOW (A) THEORY TRAINING

Theory training consist of areas:

1. Regulations about towing flights;

2. Equipment for the towing activity;

3. Sailplane towing techniques, including:

• signals and communication procedures;
• take-off (normal and crosswind);
• in-flight launch procedures;
• descending on tow;
• sailplane release procedure;
• tow rope release procedure;
• landing with tow rope conected
• emergency procedures during tow, including equipment malfunctions;
• safety procedures;
• flight performance of the applicable aircraft type when towing sailplanes;
• look-out and collision avoidance;
• performance data sailplanes.

SAILPLANE TOW (A) FLIGHT TRAINING

Flying training consist of:

• 3 hours of flying
• 15 flights
• 5 flights in sailplane if pilot has never been flying sailplanes

---