Rev. 02 – July 16
th
, 2009
6 Emergency Procedures
Towing Glider Supplement 10.2 - 11
6.1 Engine Failure
If an engine failure occurs during glider towing, the glider pilot must
be informed immediately by radio to release the tow rope.
Alternatively, the rope can be released at the towing aircraft. For
further information, please refer to Section 6 "Emergency
Procedures" included in the REMOS GX Pilot Operating Handbook.
6.2 Additional Procedures
If an unallowable attitude of the glider is determined which could
cause an uncontrolled flight situation, the tow rope has to be
released immediately. If the glider is located outside an angle of 60°
behind the towing aircraft (Angle between tow rope and longitudinal
axis of the towing aircraft > 30°), the rope has to be released
immediately!
6.3 Failure of the Release Clutch
If a failure on the release mechanism is determined, the final
approach with the tow rope still connected to the release clutch must
be carried out with a steep approach angle. The rope will hang down
significantly from the aircraft due to its own weight. Therefore it can
interlock with obstacles, plants, wires, vehicles, persons, etc. Safe
operation of the aircraft is not ensured in this case. By this accidents
may occur causing severe injury or even death.
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