To act as pilot in command of a glider using aerotow procedures, which of the following is required?

To act as pilot in command of a glider using aerotow procedures, which of the following is required?

• A. Ground and flight training on aerotow procedures and an endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying proficiency
• B. Only ground training is required
• C. An endorsement from any instructor certifying proficiency
• D. No endorsement is required

Answer: (A)

Aerotow operations require formal training and an endorsement confirming proficiency. Because towing a glider involves coordinating with the tow plane, managing the towline, and executing the release and emergency procedures, you must first complete both ground training on aerotow procedures and flight training that demonstrates you can perform the maneuvers and make good in-flight decisions. After that training, an authorized instructor must issue an endorsement certifying you are proficient to act as pilot in command during aerotow operations. This ensures the evaluation and approval come from someone qualified to assess aerotow capability. Ground training alone doesn’t prove you can handle the actual towing, and an endorsement from any instructor isn’t sufficient—only an authorized instructor who can evaluate aerotow proficiency counts. No endorsement is not allowed because formal approval is required before acting as PIC in aerotow.

Aerotow operations require formal training and an endorsement confirming proficiency. Because towing a glider involves coordinating with the tow plane, managing the towline, and executing the release and emergency procedures, you must first complete both ground training on aerotow procedures and flight training that demonstrates you can perform the maneuvers and make good in-flight decisions. After that training, an authorized instructor must issue an endorsement certifying you are proficient to act as pilot in command during aerotow operations. This ensures the evaluation and approval come from someone qualified to assess aerotow capability. Ground training alone doesn’t prove you can handle the actual towing, and an endorsement from any instructor isn’t sufficient—only an authorized instructor who can evaluate aerotow proficiency counts. No endorsement is not allowed because formal approval is required before acting as PIC in aerotow.