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Old February 26th 19, 05:42 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Edward Bittenbender
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Default Tow rope musings - informal survey

At 09:43 26 February 2019, wrote:
Hi Roy, the BGA operational regulations specify an aerotow rope or weak
linking breaking load no greater than the maximum specified by the glider
or tug manufacturer.
John


The UK Air Navigation Order has the following provision:

The length of the combination of towing aircraft, tow rope, and article in
tow, must not exceed 150 metres (492 feet).





Ed