Amendment to Flight and Operations Manual of ATEC 321 Faeta UL aircraft - Aerotow
ATEC v.o.s. Libice nad Cidlinou, Czech Republic
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Performances listed are considered when 750 kg of take-off weight and may vary
depending on flight performances and characteristics of towed glider.
1.9
Operating limits
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Maximum glider´s weight: 750 kg
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Minimum towing speed: 90 km/h (45 kt)
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Maximum towing speed: 150 km/h (80 kt)
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Maximum strength of the rope release safety pin: 3000N
When aerotow is performed, the towing aircraft can only be occupied with only one
pilot on board. The pilot must be holder of valid pilot licence and authorized to
aerotow.
Aerotow towards air-wave area is prohibited. In case of unintended flight into air-
wave area, the pilot of towing aircraft must leave this area immediately.
Aerotow with more than one glider is prohibited.
Aerotow from a terrain is prohibited.
Take-off of the glider with one wing touching the ground (without assistant) is
prohibited.
1.10
Description labels
Towing aircraft must be equipped with description labels as follows:
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The label „Attention to towing speed“ must be next to the speed indicator.
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Towing rope release must be labelled as „Tow release“
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Back-up fuel pump switch must be labelled as „Fuel pump“
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Towed glider must be equipped with the label with clearly readable text, well
visible to all crew: „LSA aerotow is performed at own risk of each person on
board of the glider. LSA is not a subject to CAA authorization“.
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Towing gear must be labelled as „Maximum towing rope strength is 3000N“
