Tow Pilot Course

The Soaring Safety Foundation and the Civil Air Patrol Present an on-line tow pilot course.

Table of Contents

Course Introduction - Page 1

Tow Hook, Tow Ring, Tow Rope Inspection - Page 2

Takeoff Planning - Page 3

Standard American Soaring Signals - Ground Signals - Page 4

Take Off and Climb - Page 5

Tow Positions, Turns, and Release - Page 6

Descent, Approach and Landing - Page 7

Cross-Country Aerotow - Page 8

Emergencies - Page 9

Other Airborne Non-Emergency Signals - Page 10

Federal Aviation Regulations For Tow Pilots -Page 11

Flight Training Syllabus - Page 12

CAP members use this Final Examination

SSA members use this Final Examination