G3-8 MA FM 1210 - R06
5
Performance
Supplement Glider Towing 10 - 15
5.5
Tested Glider Configuration
The following gliders have been towed during flight tests:
LS-1, LS-4, Baby-III, Astir and Twin Astir, Hornbach, Junior, Jantar,
Pirat, Puchacz, Discus and DuoDiscus, Blanik, DG-100/300/500,
DG-1000, ASK-21 and ASW-24, Nimbus and Cirrus, Cobra, PIK-20.
5.6
Remarks
Based on the rules of the Light Sport Aircraft airworthiness
standards, the maximum dimension is defined by the weight of the
glider to be towed, without consideration of glider aerodynamics.
During the flight test with the DG-1000T, a maximum permissible
glider weight of 1,580 lb has been demonstrated.
For gliders with a maximum permissible glider weight of 1,580lb, but
less favourable aerodynamics than the DG-1000T, a lower climb rate
and significantly longer take-off distance are to be expected.
NOTE
Inexperienced pilots should start with a one person
lightweight glider and increase the glider weight step by
step.
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