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Old June 9th 04, 07:52 PM
Eric Greenwell
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Timbro wrote:


How does such a light glider comply with FAR 91.309 (3)?
It seems that anything being towed would have to be within the 80% and
2 times rule for the rope and ring strength.

Tim
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Perhaps I misunderstand your question, but it complies with the
requirements like any other glider. The SparrowHawks I've seen towed use
a weak link and the standard towrope used by the heavier gliders. It's a
light weight link, of course, as you'd expect. You could also switch to
light weight towrope, but the weak link is usually the most convenient.
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