Remos GX - 3 Operating Limitations; Maximum Permissible Towing Speed; T ); Maximum Weak Link Strength

Rev. 02 – July 16
th
, 2009
3 Operating Limitations
Towing Glider Supplement 10.2 - 5
3.1 Maximum Permissible Towing Speed (V
T
)
The airspeed during glider towing operations must not exceed the
maximum permissible airspeed of the towed glider. The minimum
airspeed when towing a glider must not drop below 1,3
.
V
S
of the
towed glider.
3.2 Maximum Weak Link Strength
1. Tow ropes should provide a length of 150 to 200 ft.
2. A weak link of Q
nom
= 300 daN has to be installed.
3.3 Maximum Glider Take-Off Weight
The maximum permissible take-off weight of the glider to be towed
varies with the propeller mounted to the REMOS GX. Following
operating limitations may not be exceeded:
Propeller Glider
Tonini GT-2 1.210 lb
[550kg]
Sensenich R70EN 1.580 lb
[720kg]
Neuform CR3-65 1.580 lb
[720kg]
Rospeller (*) 1.430 lb
[650kg]
(*) Not for ASTM aircraft certified in USA
During glider towing operations the REMOS GX must be operated
only by one pilot (no passenger allowed, except for
training/instruction). In that case the total take-off weight (towing
aircraft + glider) must not exceed 2.900 lb.