TABLE of CONTENTS

 

ITEM

TITLE

EAC91-4

GROUND LAUNCHING OF GLIDERS

1

General

2

Background

3

Winch and autotow launching

4

Ground signals for winch and autotow

6

Launching responsibilities and information

7

Communication between launch point and winch/towcar

8

Winch/autotow airfield spEcifications.

9

Winch/autotow drivers

10

Winch/auto launch emergency training (pilots)

11

"Kiting" during winch-launching

12

Airworthiness

APPENDIX A

Recommended training syllabus

APPENDIX B

Daily inspection schedule.