A-CR-CCP-402/MB-001 SCHWEIZER 2-33 AOIs
5-1
SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY HANDLING
LAUNCH EMERGENCIES
1. Should the glider pilot be required to abort a launch prematurely, or should the launch
rope break, the following shall apply:
Air Tow Rope Break or Premature Release: Winch or Auto Launch Rope Break or
Premature Release:
(G)lide - Set or maintain normal gliding
attitude;
(G)lide - Set or maintain normal gliding
attitude;
(A)ssess - Altitude and location; (P)ull - Release twice
(S)elect - Appropriate response and
landing area; and
(A)ssess - Altitude and location; and
(P)ull - Release twice (S)elect - Appropriate response and
landing area
CANOPY OPEN IN FLIGHT
2. Continue to safely fly the aircraft, and:
a. Assess your situation, considering the phase of flight, position, and altitude; and
b. If able, close the canopy. If unable to close the canopy, plan for sufficient altitude
and airspeed to compensate for the increased drag when returning for landing.
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