Flugzeugbau Ventus-2C - 2.13 Aerotow and Winch Launch

SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-2c FLIGHT MANUAL
2.13 Aerotow and winch launch
Aerotow
- only permissible with nose tow release in place -
Maximum towing speed: 180 km/h (97 kt, 112 mph)
Weak link in tow rope: max. 765 daN (max. 1687 lb)
Minimum length of tow rope: 30 m (98 ft)
Tow rope material: Hemp or Nylon
Winch launch
- only permissible with c/g tow release in place –
Maximum launching speed: 150 km/h (81 kt, 93 mph)
Weak link in winch cable max. 765 daN (max. 1687 lb)
May 2006 LBA-app.
Revision 2 TN-No. 349-32 2.13