Sling 4 TSi
Section 7
Pilot Operating Handbook
Supplementary
Information
Document Number: DC-POH-001-X-F-3.0
Page | 9-12
Revision: 3.0
Date: 2021/07/14
9.5
Supplement 02/2021 – Aircraft Fitted with a Tow
Hook
9.5.1.1
Introduction
A tow hook attachment can be added to the aircraft as an optional
fitment for the purposes of glider tugging and/or banner towing. The
aircraft manufacturer has, tested and approved the fitment of a Tost
E22 series glider hook with a maximum load capacity of 700kg.
This section is NOT intended to address all operational considerations
applicable to the tugging of gliders or the towing of banners in aircraft.
Pilots are expected to be familiar with all normal procedures
applicable to such operations and are expected to comply with all
safety, operating and emergency procedures which would ordinarily
be applicable in such circumstances.
This supplement is intended only to provide abbreviated material to
the pilot who is familiar with tugging and towing operations as well as
the Sling 4 TSi aircraft type, who wishes to understand in what manner
the operation of the Sling 4 TSi for tugging and towing operations may
differ from normal Sling 4 TSi operations, or in what manner the
operation of the Sling 4 TSi or tugging and towing operations may
differ from tugging and towing operations in other aircraft types.
NOTE
Glider and/or banner towing and use of the tow hook should be
undertaken only by appropriately rated pilots with the required
endorsement in their pilot logbook and license. Special care is
required when performing tugging and towing operations which, by
their nature, present a number of risks and challenges to the pilot.
