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The release without turning is not a recommended method as such and does =
not replace a (climbing?) turn where local club rules require that the = glider turn in a specific direction after tow. The aim , I believe, is = to show that a highly banked and fast climbing turn is not required as = it is this scenario that causes tug upsets when the glider pilot has not = ensured that the tow rope has actually released prior to initiating the = turn. As a tug pilot myself I know which method of release that I would = prefer particularly if the rope hangs up on the glider. If the club = rules specify a particular direction of turn this may be due to the = position of the mirror on the tug or for other similar visibility = reasons. This exercise shows that after the rope is released a gentle = climb is all that is required to achieve separation. It can be combined = with a turn in either direction. |
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