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How to Pull a Glider

While elegant in the air, gliders can be problematic on ground on account of their size and structure. It is relatively easy to damage a glider by handling it in the wrong way on ground, such as pulling at a point where it is not safe to exert force. However, there are times when you need to safely pull, or tow, a glider a short distance on the airfield.

Things You'll Need

  • Tow rope
  • Tow vehicle
  • 2 wing walkers (people)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Release and deploy the wing tip wheels.

    • 2

      Open the canopy and attach the tow rope to the glider's tow point. Attach the other end to the tow vehicle.

    • 3

      Instruct the wing walkers to hold the wings level.

    • 4

      Drive the tow vehicle slowly forward until you take up the slack in the tow rope.

    • 5

      Drive on slowly at walking speed, with the wind walkers following and supporting the wings, until you reach your destination point.

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