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    End of the Line: Aerotow End of the Line: Aerotow
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    Product description: 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
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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



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    Date - 10-10-2011

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    Awesome singular study of being on aero tow in a glider! I was feeling beat up (and down) by aero tow, until I read this book. Something finally clicked and the next flight - I had it.

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