we got the same answer Tony... even though dual tows was on the SSA handbook

BT

"Tony Verhulst" wrote in message
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As far as insurance goes, if the FARs allow it and it isn't
specifically excluded in the policy then you are covered.

A few times a year, my club has "encampments" to different sites for a
week or two at a time - just for a change in pace.

We would ferry some gliders to the new site (or back) two at a time
behind a tow plane (100nm+). We'd put one glider on a 200 foot rope in
high tow and off to one of side of the tow plane. The other glider would
be on a 300 foot rope in low tow and on the opposite side of the tow
plane. All pilots were very experienced and well briefed before the
flight and we never had the slightest problem.

We did this for years until a board member decided to check with the
insurance company. The reply was (in effect): if there's an accident
while performing the dual tow, we'd probably cover you, but would likely
decline to provide coverage the following year.

We don't do dual tows anymore. Bummer. It was kind of fun.

Tony V.