Tow rope problem or partial tow in aerotow—what should you do and say?

Tow rope problem or partial tow in aerotow—what should you do and say?

• A. Ignore rope issue; continue flight; communicate after landing.
• B. Notify the tow pilot immediately; maintain safe airspeed; release if necessary at safe altitude; execute a controlled glide or land out if required.
• C. Immediately cut tow rope; perform a stall recovery.
• D. Shout to ground crew; circle to burn off altitude.

Answer: (B)