Question

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider, you are required to have made, in the preceding 24 months, (1) At least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot or (2) At least three flights as pilot in command of a glider towed by an aircraft. What are the requirements to act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider?

1) At least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot
2) At least three flights as pilot in command of a glider towed by an aircraft
3) Both option 1 and option 2
4) None of the above

Answer 1

To be the pilot in command for towing a glider, an individual must have conducted at least three actual or simulated glider tows with a qualified pilot, or three flights as pilot in command of a towed glider, within the past 24 months.

Step-by-step explanation:

To act as pilot in command of an aircraft towing a glider, one must meet specific requirements as outlined by aviation regulations. To satisfy these requirements within the preceding 24 months, a pilot must have completed one of the following:

1. At least three actual or simulated glider tows while accompanied by a qualified pilot.
2. At least three flights as pilot in command of a glider towed by an aircraft.

Therefore, the answer to the given options would be either option 1 or option 2, not both, and certainly not none of the above. A pilot must have performed these tasks to ensure they have the recent experience and proficiency to safely conduct glider towing operations.