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Ground Signalling

 
Hookup: Wing runner uses both verbal and visual signals during the hookup.

All Clear: Wing runner clears the area and gives thumbs up to the pilot.

Pilot Ready: Pilot responds to all clear when ready to launch with the thumbs up signal.

Take up Slack: Wing runner raises glider wing and swing free arm back and forth below the waist.

Begin Takeoff run: Wing runner holds the trailing edge of the glider’s wing, swings free arm in a circular motion in front.

Emergency Stop: Wing runner lower glider’s wing to the ground, and places both arms above the head either straight up or in the form of an X.