Glider Tow

[AirlessQuasar31]

Is it possible to be aerotowed to a destination ?

I want to be towed from ground and taken to a point then i can release and glide to land.

All i get ( despite putting destination ) is a tow to overhead at about 3000’ a quick wing wobble and release ?

[PilotJennyD]

@AirlessQuasar31

Is it possible to be aerotowed to a destination ?

No

@AirlessQuasar31

I want to be towed from ground and taken to a point then i can release and glide to land.

Would be awesome if this could be done

@AirlessQuasar31

All i get ( despite putting destination ) is a tow to overhead at about 3000’ a quick wing wobble and release ?

That’s how it works usually a circuit around airport with a wing wobble to signal cable release

[AirlessQuasar31]

Thanks - thought as much !! I bought the D Day C47 and glider hoping to ‘recreate’ a Pegasus bridge type landing but best i can therefore do is slew to 6000’ off coast - bit of a waste of money
Maybe something in MS2024

[Mar74pilot]

The gliders then were big (20 soldiers inside?)and heavy!

[DementedCorn327]

Have a look at that wish:

Allow glider pilot to direct tug once airborne or nominate altitude and position for release before take-off

Unless I’m missing something, it seems that there is no way to direct the tug to where you wish to release from tow e.g. within proximity of a specific ridge or area of likely convection etc

[keithb775406]

Best option is a landing challenge, see my "Glider landing challenges " on f.to.
I would do it but am away for a month…