The Tow pilot may be "Flight Lead", but #2 is able to terminate the
formation at any time at his discretion.

I know of no FARs that determine responsibility other than 91.111 that I am
aware of.
And that simply states you cannot fly in formation without the permission
and knowledge of every Pilot in the formation.

BT

"Bob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Did I read, or did I imagine it, that here in the US when a glider is
being towed, the tow pilot is the Pilot In Command of that combination
and as such, is the final authority of that flight?

Are there any FARs to support my curiosity?

Thanks,

Bob