On 2014-10-24 16:43:23 +0000, Waveguru said:


Glider pilots and tow pilots have an iron-clad covenant that should be
talked about, not just silently acknowledged: You do your very best
not to kill me, and I'll do my very best not to kill you. Towing is a
unique thing in aviation, it's serious business, and it needs to be
constantly recognized as such.


I had a tow pilot get mad at me just the other month for doing a
steering turn. He slammed the Pawnee over so hard I couldn't follow
him and it broke the rope. My passenger was so freaked out he'll never
fly again. When I talked to the tow pilot about it he admitted that it
****ed him off when I tried to steer him.
Boggs

Around here, if a tow pilot hits the stops on any control (including
rudder) then you're going to wear the rope.

If you want him to turn, use the radio.