Thermal right, land left

"Tim Ward" wrote in message

Could someone explain _why_ the rules specify left? I can see the point of
everyone turning the same direction, but why not pick the direction in
which you turn after getting off tow?

Tim Ward

Tim,

There is no need to *turn* right after release from tow (USA). Just
release, roll right, and as soon as tug clearance is assured, roll
left and continue to turn left.

Most contest tug pilots are gone so fast there is no need to even make
the initial momentary right roll.

The requirement to thermal left comes from the fact that contests used
to require fixed cameras and they were required to be mounted on the
left side. (again USA).

Andy (GY)

Andy Durbin wrote:

"Tim Ward" wrote in message

Could someone explain _why_ the rules specify left? I can see the point of
everyone turning the same direction, but why not pick the direction in
which you turn after getting off tow?

Tim Ward


Tim,

There is no need to *turn* right after release from tow (USA). Just
release, roll right, and as soon as tug clearance is assured, roll
left and continue to turn left.

Most contest tug pilots are gone so fast there is no need to even make
the initial momentary right roll.

The requirement to thermal left comes from the fact that contests used
to require fixed cameras and they were required to be mounted on the
left side. (again USA).

No cameras now. I think it's time to change the rule, but I'll leave
that to the folks that still take aerotows.

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