Who must issue the endorsement certifying proficiency for aerotow operations in gliders?

Who must issue the endorsement certifying proficiency for aerotow operations in gliders?

• A. Authorized instructor
• B. FAA examiner
• C. Student's employer
• D. Glider club president

Answer: (A)

Endorsements for aerotow proficiency are issued by an authorized instructor who is designated to supervise glider aerotow training. This endorsement confirms you have demonstrated the necessary knowledge and practical skill to safely participate in aerotow launches, including towline handling, maintaining proper airspeed and attitude during tow, recognizing tow signals, and performing a safe release. It is recorded in your pilot logbook or training records and may be limited to the specific aircraft or operations defined by the instructor. An FAA examiner provides formal testing for a certificate, not this daily proficiency endorsement. A student’s employer or the glider club president does not have the authority to grant it.

Endorsements for aerotow proficiency are issued by an authorized instructor who is designated to supervise glider aerotow training. This endorsement confirms you have demonstrated the necessary knowledge and practical skill to safely participate in aerotow launches, including towline handling, maintaining proper airspeed and attitude during tow, recognizing tow signals, and performing a safe release. It is recorded in your pilot logbook or training records and may be limited to the specific aircraft or operations defined by the instructor. An FAA examiner provides formal testing for a certificate, not this daily proficiency endorsement. A student’s employer or the glider club president does not have the authority to grant it.