Other emergencies
Cable failure during winch launch
In case of a cable failure during a winch launch, perform the following
actions:
1. Immediately push the stick sufficiently forward to establish a
nose-down attitude in order to regain flying speed.
2. Release the cable.
3. Only after adequate flying speed has been regained:
• Extend the airbrakes and land straight ahead (provided
sufficient runway is available), OR
• Use an abbreviated circuit and carry out a landing on the
airfield.
NOTE: If the cable failed during the steepest part of the launch,
it is normally necessary to lower the nose well below the
horizon to regain flying speed.
NOTE: If the cable fails while close to the ground, gently lower
the nose and land normally.
WARNING: Do not open the airbrakes until the airspeed exceeds the
normal approach speed.