Rev. 02 – July 16
th
, 2009
1 General Information
Towing Glider Supplement 10.2 - 3
1.1 Introduction
Attention:
This aircraft shall be operated as towing aircraft
only with a valid license including a glider towing
rating.
This supplement is to be used in addition to the REMOS GX Pilot
Operating Handbook only!
1.2 Certification
The REMOS GX complies to the rules of the Light Sport Aircraft
airworthiness standards and does not conform to standard category
airworthiness requirements.
1.3 Quick Reference
For the use as a glider towing aircraft, the REMOS GX is equipped
with the Tost E85 tow release clutch, connected to the fuselage tail
by a specially developed mounting frame. To release the tow rope a
release lever is located on the left hand side of the pilot seat (colored
yellow). Additionally, a back view mirror has to be installed inside the
aircraft, overhead the pilot seat.
Glider towing operation is only permissible with a 100 hp Rotax 912
UL/S engine installed.