C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook
POH Issue 4 Rev. 5 Page 63 of 91
b) During towing
- Lateral displacement of less than 30°, vertical displacement of the glider
- less than 30° (up) and 20° (down) - can be corrected using the rudder
and elevator. In the case of greater displacement angles, particularly
high vertical displacement angles, the tow rope should be released by
the towing pilot.
- Avoid tight circling with a long tow rope. When circling, make sure that
the turn radius is sufficiently large so that the glider can follow the towing
aircraft.
- If there is a danger of exceeding the maximum engine temperatures (oil
and cylinder head temperature), reduce engine power and increase the
towing speed.
c) Failure of the release mechanism
- If the release mechanism of the towing aircraft fails, execute final
approach over an obstacle-free area and land with tow hook released.
- If both release mechanisms fail, execute descent but do not exceed the
maximum rate of descent of 295.3 ft/min (1.5 m/s) and land with the
tow hook released (by employing the brake flaps of the glider, make
sure that tow rope is tense).
Avoid further releasing attempts
during the landing procedures!
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