Glider Signals
Can’t Release: Glider moves out to the left of the tow plane
and waggles his wings. Tow pilot responds with waggle of wings.
Turn left: Glider moves out and stays to the right of the
tug, effectively pulling the tail right, forcing a left turn.
Turn right: Opposite of above.
Increase Speed: Glider rocks wings.
Decrease Speed: Glider yaws.
Tow Plane Signals
Glider release now: Tug waggles his wings.
Spoilers Open: Tug yaws. (General signal to glider to check
the flying configuration.)
