Towing Aloft

Towing Aloft

Learn how to tow hang gliders, paragliders and ultralight sailplanes.

• Towing equipment
• Towing rigs
• Payout winch
• Stationary winch
• Static line winch
• Aerotowing
• Boat towing
• Checklists
• Safety requirements
• Operating tow systems
• Launching, climbing, releasing on tow
• Flying tugs
• Maximising tows
• Airport operations
• Emergency procedures

.. And much more!

Authors: Dennis Pagen and Bill Bryden