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Hornet Pilot handling guide – June 09
Glider Accessories and Storage
GMV has tow out gear used to enable the pilot to tow the glider to the launch point without the
need for extra help. Care must be taken to ensure that the felt on the inside of the wing walker and
tail dolly is in good order and is clean. Storage of tow out gear when not in use is marked on the wall
of the hangar. Do not leave on ground.
GMV also has a canopy cover. The cover must be installed when the glider is not in use and make
sure to attach the straps underneath also. When the glider is being flown store the cover in the
baggage compartment behind the pilots head in the cockpit. Care must taken to ensure cover is
kept clean as any dirt will scratch the canopy when cover is installed.
Always store the glider with the canopy cover on, side window closed and airbrakes unlocked to
reduce wear on the over-centre lock. If stored with one wing down place some protective carpet
and a wing weight on the lowered wingtip and remove the tail dolly to prevent the glider shifting in
windy conditions.
Wing walker pic
Tow bar pic
Tow out gear on wall pic
