iKarus C 42 Series User Manual

C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook
POH Issue 4 Rev. 5 Page 59 of 91
b) Towing speeds
The minimum speed of the tug and tow depends upon the type of glider
being towed. It, however, must not be lower than the minimum towing speed
of the IKARUS C 42.
Vmin tow ............................................................................. 49 kn (90 km/h)
Depending upon the take-off weight of the IKARUS C42 the following flap
positions should be used at towing speeds below 59 kn (110 km/h):
Take-off weight below 882 lbs (400 kg) .................................Flap position I
Take-off weight between
882 lbs (400 kg) and 1041 lbs (472.5 kg) .............................Flap position II
The minimum speed of the majority of modern gliders generally lies above
that of the ultralight towing aircraft. This means that the minimum speed
depends generally on the operating limits of the glider. A glider pilot must
pay particular attention to ensure the compliance with the required minimum
speed during the entire towing procedure.
Take off weight [kg]
400
450
500
550
600
650
400 450
MTOW IKARUS C42 [kg]
Towing capacity glider [kg]

iKarus C 42 Series Specifications

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Brand	iKarus
Model	C 42 Series
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English