E-flite UMX ASK-21 BNF - Manual (Page 13)

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Tips for Towing
• Continually communicate with the pilot of the
towplane and make sure they are aware when
you are having diffi culty, or are releasing the
tow line.
• Ensure that you keep the sailplane’s wings level
at all times. You should not try to turn the aircraft,
but rather allow the tow plane to drag the aircraft
around turns.
• Avoid slack in the line while fl ying. Slack can
cause the tow plane to abruptly pull the sailplane
in unexpected directions. This can cause
numerous problems and could result in a crash of
one or both aircraft.
• Make only wide sweeping turns. Tight turns will
result in the sailplane becoming unstable.
If a problem occurs, the pilot of the sailplane should
release the tow line from the nose of his sailplane
so that both aircraft can be safely landed.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under
warranty.
If there is a break in the tow line, tie the ends
together securely or replace the line (EFLU1257)
when needed.
Recommended Aircraft Towing Positions When Flying
28 ft (8.5 m)
Tow Release Installation
1. Activate the gear switch on your transmitter to
retract the tow release pin.
NOTICE: Always ensure the pin (A) is retracted
before putting the plate in the fuselage. Failure to
do so may damage the aircraft and prevent tow
release.
2. Align and install the tow plate (EFLU1255) (B)
under the nose of the aircraft.
3. Move the Gear switch on your transmitter so
the tow release pin holds the tow plate.
A
B