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Document No.:G304MS/AFM
Date of Issue: 07/14
2-11
Approved
2.13 Aerotow and winch launch
Aerotow (powerplant retracted)
- nose tow release preferable, although CG hook can be used
Maximum towing speed: ............ 150 km/h, 80 KIAS, 93 mph
Weak link in tow rope: ............... max. 780 daN
Minimum length of tow rope: ..... 40 m (130 ft)
Tow rope material: ..................... Hemp or Nylon
Winch launch (powerplant retracted)
Only permissible with C.G. tow release in place –
Maximum launching speed:....... 130 km/h (70 KIAS, 80 mph)
Weak link in winch cable: .......... max. 780 daN
WARNING
Never use the nose release (if installed) for winch-launching
takeoff.
2.14 Other limitations
No smoking inside the sailplane!
Maximum weight
of instrument panel .................... 10 kg (22 lbs)