8.1 - Introduction to Premature Aerotow Release
Required for Solo: 14 CFR 61.87(i)(19)
Required for Private: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(x)
Lesson Objective
During this lesson, the learner will learn to use the rope-break plan, and learn how to make a pre-take-off briefing with low-altitude rope breaks as the focus.
Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): 14 CFR 61.87(i)(19)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(x)
Content
- Pre-take off safety brief (Emergency Plan)
- On Runway
- Straight ahead landing
- 180 degree return to downwind landing
- perform abbreviated pattern
- normal pattern
Completion Standard
The learner will be able to review rope break procedures as an emergency plan for every take-off. The learner will call out the transition points in the plan while climbing on tow.
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