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Noss, John
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<h1>Lesson 1f - Release Mechanisms</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>The instructor will teach the student/candidate the function of the tow release, including the differences in the Schweizer and Tost release mechanisms</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pre-solo pilot: <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=80cb350ebfe5217be4fc51b8be4ae09f&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§61.87(i)(1)</a></li>
<li>Private Pilot Test Candidate <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PTS</a> II-C</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Nose hook/CG hook</li>
<li>Schweizer release</li>
<li>Tost release</li>
<li>Back-release function of CG hooks</li>
<li>Maximum and Minimum towline strengths</li>
<li>Use of weak links (towplane end, glider end)</li>
<li>Hazards of hooking Tost rings onto Schweizer hooks</li>
<li>POH maximum line strength vs the 200% rule</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>The student must be able to: </p>
<ul>
<li>Calculate the appropriate towline strengths</li>
<li>Describe the proper use of weak links</li>
<li>Recognize the correct usage of Schweizer or Tost rings for the appropriate aircraft</li>
<li>Recognize the correct engagement of the Schweizer tow hook for Schweizer aircraft</li>
</ul>
<div><img style="width: 595px; height: 738px;" title="Schweizer Tow Hookup" src="https://members.skylinesoaring.org/TRAINING/Syllabus/images/schweizer-hookup-2.png" alt="Schweizer Tow Hookup" width="595" height="738" /></div>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Flying Handbook (2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_ch06.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 6</a>, Page 6-6 </li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Flying Handbook (2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_ch07.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 7</a>, Page 7-11, figure 7-13</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50eab546d8bc6680ee225fe7c025c95e&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.10.4.7.5&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR § 91.309</a> Towing: Gliders and unpowered ultralight vehicles.</li>
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<h1>Lesson 1f - Release Mechanisms</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>The instructor will teach the student/candidate the function of the tow release, including the differences in the Schweizer and Tost release mechanisms</p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pre-solo pilot: <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=80cb350ebfe5217be4fc51b8be4ae09f&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">§61.87(i)(1)</a></li>
<li>Private Pilot Test Candidate <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PTS</a> II-C</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<ul>
<li>Nose hook/CG hook</li>
<li>Schweizer release</li>
<li>Tost release</li>
<li>Back-release function of CG hooks</li>
<li>Maximum and Minimum towline strengths</li>
<li>Use of weak links (towplane end, glider end)</li>
<li>Hazards of hooking Tost rings onto Schweizer hooks</li>
<li>POH maximum line strength vs the 200% rule</li>
</ul>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>The student must be able to: </p>
<ul>
<li>Calculate the appropriate towline strengths</li>
<li>Describe the proper use of weak links</li>
<li>Recognize the correct usage of Schweizer or Tost rings for the appropriate aircraft</li>
<li>Recognize the correct engagement of the Schweizer tow hook for Schweizer aircraft</li>
</ul>
<div><img style="width: 595px; height: 738px;" title="Schweizer Tow Hookup" src="https://members.skylinesoaring.org/TRAINING/Syllabus/images/schweizer-hookup-2.png" alt="Schweizer Tow Hookup" width="595" height="738" /></div>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Flying Handbook (2024)</a>, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_chapter_6.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 6</a>, Page 6-4 to 6-7 </li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider Flying Handbook (2024)</a>, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_chapter_7.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 7</a>, Page 7-17, figure 7-17</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50eab546d8bc6680ee225fe7c025c95e&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.3.10.4.7.5&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR § 91.309</a> Towing: Gliders and unpowered ultralight vehicles.</li>
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