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Rev. 02 – July 16 th , 2009<br />

6 Emergency Procedures<br />

6.1 Engine Failure<br />

If an engine failure occurs during glider towing, the glider pilot must<br />

be informed immediately by radio to release the tow rope.<br />

Alternatively, the rope can be released at the towing aircraft. For<br />

further information, please refer to Section 6 "Emergency<br />

Procedures" included in the REMOS GX <strong>Pilot</strong> <strong>Operating</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong>.<br />

6.2 Additional Procedures<br />

If an unallowable attitude of the glider is determined whi<strong>ch</strong> could<br />

cause an uncontrolled flight situation, the tow rope has to be<br />

released immediately. If the glider is located outside an angle of 60°<br />

behind the towing aircraft (Angle between tow rope and longitudinal<br />

axis of the towing aircraft > 30°), the rope has to be released<br />

immediately!<br />

6.3 Failure of the Release Clut<strong>ch</strong><br />

If a failure on the release me<strong>ch</strong>anism is determined, the final<br />

approa<strong>ch</strong> with the tow rope still connected to the release clut<strong>ch</strong> must<br />

be carried out with a steep approa<strong>ch</strong> angle. The rope will hang down<br />

significantly from the aircraft due to its own weight. Therefore it can<br />

interlock with obstacles, plants, wires, vehicles, persons, etc. Safe<br />

operation of the aircraft is not ensured in this case. By this accidents<br />

may occur causing severe injury or even death.<br />

Towing Glider Supplement 10.2 - 11

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