F
F
L
L
I
I
G
G
H
H
T
T
M
M
A
A
N
N
U
U
A
A
L
L
Document No.:G304MS/AFM
Date of Issue: 07/14
4-9
Approved
the mechanism, therefore slide the control lever slowly and
continuously.
Should the sailplane be unintentionally displaced laterally, it should
be cautiously but immediately steered back to normal aerotow
position. Should the sailplane be displaced vertically too high, with a
danger of over-flying the tow aircraft, the air brakes should be open.
Rope release:
Pull the release knob several times to be sure, that the rope was
released.
4.5.2 Winch launch
WARNING
Only permissible with C.G. tow release in place and
powerplant retracted!
WARNING
NEVER use the nose release mechanism (if installed) for winch-
launching!
Winch tow must only be attempted on the C.G. release. Before
take-off, the trim is set to "normal" for forward and medium C.G.
positions, and "nose heavy" for medium to rear C.G. positions.
Flap setting for launching: + 1
When commencing the take-off run, use wheel brake slightly to
prevent rolling over tow rope.
This sailplane shows normal behavior during winch tow and even
with rear C.G. positions has only a minor tendency to enter into a
steep climb after take-off. Depending on the trim-setting, a
correction with the elevator may be necessary to prevent a steep
climb in the early take-off phase.
After a safe height of approx. 50m (150ft) is reached, the sailplane
can be brought into a steeper climb by more back pressure on the
control column. If too much back pressure is applied and proposing
occurs (elevator stall), release some of the back pressure.
Avoid rapid lift-off maneuvers or low towing speeds.