Flight Manual
Flight Manual
Issue:
15.09.2017 PA
Appr.
Revision: TN 12 30.10.21 PA
2.13
2.13 Approved Launch Methods
Launching by Aerotow is approved using the towing release in the fuse-
lage nose. Winch and Autotow launches are approved using the tow-re-
lease below the rear seat.
The ASG 32 El is not approved for take-off by sole means of its own
power. Winch and Autotow launches have to be performed with the en-
gine retracted. Aerotows can be performed either with engine retracted
or with assistance by the own sustainer propulsion.
The flap settings 1 -3 are not permitted for Aerotow, Winch and Autotow
launches.
The maximum permissible launch speeds are:
aerotowing
180 km/h (97 kts, 111 mph)
winch launch
140 km/h (75 kts, 87 mph)
For winch launch, a weak link of 1000 daN ±10% (2248 lbs, black) must
be used with the launch cable or tow rope.
For Aero Tow, a weak link according to the tow plane must be used, not
stronger than 1000 daN ±10% (2248 lbs, black). Besides other regula-
tions which may exist, the tow rope must be a textile rope not less than
40 m = 130 ft or more than 60 m = 200 ft in length.
Weak link colours are not binding; this information refers to the colour
scheme of the Tost company.
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