iKarus C 42 Series User Manual

C42 SERIES Pilot Operating Handbook
POH Issue 4 Rev. 5 Page 62 of 91
17.4 Placards
Next to the airspeed indicator Observe towing speed
On the release handle Tow hook - pull - open
On the tow hook mount Weak link - max. 660 lbs (300 daN)
17.5 Emergency procedures during towing
a) During take-off
Should one of the following situations arise, the tow rope should be
released by the towing pilot:
- If the glider breaks out and the glider pilot does not react.
- If the glider climbs above the towing aircraft and the attitude of the
towing aircraft is no longer properly controllable.
- If the towing aircraft climbs prematurely and the towed glider cannot
follow due to a lack of speed (high wing loading, water ballast, etc.), the
rate of climb of the towing aircraft should be reduced and the towing
speed increased immediately. If this is not possible, the towing cable
should be released.
NOTE:
If possible, the pilot of the towing aircraft should inform
the glider pilot before releasing the tow rope.

iKarus C 42 Series Specifications

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Brand	iKarus
Model	C 42 Series
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English