Carving the Sky: PG Tow on Saturday
Jim Black
Jim Black
Matt laid out his wing on the grass next to the path and landed in the same spot laying his wing back down on the grass. Jim Black was the tow operator with his first experience towing PG.
Jim Black
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Glauber, Leo
How do we go about getting USHPA skill “Surface Tow Launch” for paragliders?
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Glauber, Leo
Thanks David, Paul Voight the closest Static Tow Observer to us.
From: David Oddy <daveo...@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 10:07 PM
To: Glauber, Leo <Leo.G...@sodexo.com>; Rochester Area Flyers <rochester...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: [RAF:22226] Re: Carving the Sky: PG Tow on Saturday
On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 7:05 PM David Oddy <daveo...@gmail.com> wrote:
cc'ing the group since I think my first response only went to Leo.
I found out that USHPA has a Tow Observer program and only they can issue that rating. Here's a list of them: https://www.ushpa.org/page/appointed-officials.aspx?RatingKey=36
On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 3:39 PM David Oddy <daveo...@gmail.com> wrote:
Below are the requirements per USHPA SOP. I looked on the ratings issuing page for instructors and observers and it doesn't allow online submission. It does have this this note:
Tandem, Towing, and Mini-Wing Ratings & Skills
These ratings and skills are not available in the online system at the current time. No appointments or certifications are available online, either. Please process these manually through the USHPA Office.
So I think you need an instructor with tow experience to issue the rating through USHPA. Often an SIV instructor will issue it after a tow SIV - that's how I got mine.
On that note, I can issue most special skills ratings for PG - I have them all except for para-ski (PS) and mini-wing (M1/M2), so if anyone has the requirements for a special skill other than those (or TOW), let me know and we can chat about getting them on your ratings list. There's no cost and no paper-work - just need to review with you that you have all of the requirements.
I've also attached the full SOP from USHPA for reference.
8. Surface Tow (ST)
a. Demonstrates tow system set up and preflight, including a complete discussion of the factors that are particular to the specific tow system used, and those factors that are relevant to towing in general. Specifically demonstrates layout and preflight of the canopy, harness, backup reserve parachute, tow release, tow line, hook knife, and any other equipment required for the tow operation.
b. Must demonstrate complete understanding of both normal and emergency procedures, including checklists for normal procedures and the indications of an impending emergency, and convince the instructor of his/her ability to recognize and execute emergency procedures. Specifically demonstrates awareness of fences, power lines, and other areas where the tow line may get tangled.
c. Demonstrates ability to inflate and run with glider overhead on the ground along an obstacle zig-zag course.
d. Demonstrates successful, confident, controlled launches and flight under tow to release altitude, with a smooth transition to flying. Such demonstrations may be made in ideal wind conditions.
e. Demonstrates complete understanding about how to make course corrections in case of deviation from the tow line, including weight shift and required hand positioning to prevent lock-out tendency.
f. Demonstrates successful, smooth, confident launches in a crosswind.
g. Demonstrates no-wind (0-5 mph) launches.
h. Demonstrates high-wind (10-12 mph) launches.
i. Demonstrates how to brief and instruct a ground crew and explain when assistance with the tow line is necessary.
j. Demonstrates the assembly of the system, including inspection of the tow line connection, tow bridle and release system, weak link, and test of the release functionality prior to every flight.
k. Demonstrates understanding of signals between ground crew and pilot.
l. Demonstrates on simulator or describes thoroughly, surge control procedure and timing related to weak link breaks.
m. Demonstrates complete understanding about how to follow a runway or road while towing in a crosswind, and inherent increased lock-out risk to windward side.
n. Describes thoroughly how to recognize a lock-out situation, including emergency procedure.
o. Demonstrates complete understanding of when and how to use a hook knife in emergency situations to cut the weak link or tow line.
p. Demonstrates complete understanding of using a “tow assist” or “speed assist” bridle.
q. Describes differences between stationary and pay out tow systems and the differences between each system.
r. Has discussed Towing Discussion Topics with the issuing ST Observer and passed the ST written examination.
s. Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the rating official knowledge of proper weak link use for the towing skill under evaluation. The pilot under evaluation must demonstrate an understanding of the following:
i. The purpose of weak links.
ii. How to determine proper weak link failing strength.
iii. Proper weak link set up including acceptable knotting
t. Demonstrate the knowledge of applicable FAA regulations
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