G3-8 MA FM 1211 - 02
2
Operating Limitations
Supplement Glider Towing 11 - 3
2.1
Towing Speed
max. towing speed
65 kIAS = 75 mph IAS
2.2
Tow Ropes
length of tow rope
130 to 200 ft
weak link
max. 300 dN
2.3
Banner
When towing banners the drag of the banner is relevant and not its
size. Low drag banners up to 216m
2
have been tested.
max. drag
700 N at 73 kCAS
weak weight
20 kg
Approved banners should be used.
2.4
Crew
During banner towing operations the REMOS GX must be operated
only
by
one
pilot
(no
passenger
allowed,
except
for
training/instruction).
2.5
Minimum Equipment List
‚
as per D-VFR minimum equipment list, plus
‚
TOST tow release clutch type E85
‚
REMOS mounting frame for tow release clutch
‚
yellow colored release handle
‚
rear view mirror placed on main spar carrythrough
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