End of the Line: Aerotow

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The aerotow is a challenging task. In gliders launched by aerotow, the glider pilot needs to control the glider and simultaneously pay close attention to the actions of the towpilot and towplane. End of the Line will help you master such maneuvers and procedures as launches, emergency procedures, inspection of towrope rigging and review of signals and release procedures. An ideal training aid for both glider instructors and students. Black and white illustrations, approx. 40 pages, paperback.

Contents
2 About The Gliding Mentor Series
3 Author's Notes
6 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Aerotow
7 Before You Aerotow
8 The Pre-Launch Checklist
9 The Aerotow Begins
9 The Takeoff
12 Climbing Out: The High Tow Position
15 Turns On Aerotow
16 The Low Tow Position
17 Getting Into The Low Tow Position
18 Boxing The Wake
20 Normal Release Procedure
21 Slack Rope Procedures
21 The Roller Coaster
22 Snapping The Whip
24 The Inside Sinker
24 The Slingshot
25 The Tailgater
26 Emergency Procedure Preparation: The Three Steps
26 Aerotow Emergencies: The Takeoff Phase
28 The 200-Foot Callout
29 Crosswind Considerations
30 Climbout Emergencies
32 Release Mechanism Failure
32 Simultaneous Release Mechanism Failures
33 Approach And Landing On Aerotow
33 Summary: Aerotow Emergencies
34 Closing Thoughts About Aerotows
36 Signals For Ground Operations
37 Airborne Aerotow Signals
38 Tow Rings And Tow Ropes
38 How To Contact Murray Shain
38 About The SSA
39 The Gliding . . . Made Easy! Book Series
40 Bob Wander's Soaring Books & Supplies
BC About Murray Shain
BC About Bob Wander