The current record is nine gliders in the same aerotow.

Finally permission must always be sought before an aerotow retrieve.

This method is widely used at many European clubs, often in addition to an aerotow service.

Training will include class room briefings and 3 aerotow launch flights.

Also, you need to aerotow rated, and preferably current.

Care to go for a tandem flight (aerotow or platform launch)?

Aerotow Manual", and shall be complied with at all times.

The poor acceleration of an aerotow makes a swing or a wing-drop more likely.

Aerotow problems usually arise because the pilot ignores the possibility of something going wrong and is caught by surprise.

Aerotow in progress (prior to release, both pilots work together)

So we took an aerotow up to 3000 feet (the usual height is 2000 feet) to try and find it.

All courses include aerotow launches, glider hire and free instruction.

At any time through the aerotow you should be able to answer the question: "Where will I land if the tow fails now?".

The pilot become aware of the problem on take-off on aerotow.

Don Costello is seen here, holding the big Fox, prior to aerotow.

The Cicogna first flew in 1936, though launched as a glider by aerotow.

Aerotow cable hang up and failure to release.

The club offers: * Both winch and aerotow launches.

Common to see twenty or thirty gliders lined up for aerotow (no winch).

In an aerotow a powered plane is attached to the glider with a tow rope.

Suicide attacker for aerotow launch, powered by a Ne-20 turbojet engine.

Airborne microlights make a great work horse and can be made aerotow capable (see photo inset).

Aerotow tugs must be fitted with an appropriate rocket-deployed emergency parachute.

Some launches were made by aerotow, behind an Aviatik from Taliedo.

Basic attendance requirements - aerotow rated and current, endorsed cross country pilot with previous x-c experience.