iKarus C 42 Series - Flight Characteristics and Performance

C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook
POH Issue 4 Rev. 5 Page 60 of 91
Maximum towing speed with the flaps in position I is 81 kn (150 km/h).
In order to achieve optimum performance during take-off and the towing of
slow flying gliders, towing with flaps in flap position II is permitted.
IMPORTANT:
Before towing, the pilot of the towing aircraft and
the pilot of the glider must agree on the towing speed.
17.3 Flight characteristics and performance
a) Flight performance
Tow plane take-off weight .................................................. 860 lbs (390 kg)
Runway conditions ........................................................................ dry grass
Temperature ........................................................................................ 15°C
Elevation ...................................................................................... 0 ft AMSL
Take-
off weight of
glider (lbs)
Type of glider
Take-
off distance,
50 ft obstacle
[ft]
Towing speed
[kn] IAS
Rate of climb
[ft/min]
683 lbs
Standardlibelle
1313 57 689
816 lbs
LS4
1477 59 591
860 lbs
Kestrel
1575 59 591
1300 lbs
ASK 21
1706 57 453
1433 lbs
Duo-Discus
1903 57 374