The US glider manufacturers never put a weak link specification in their manuals because the FAA specifies the correct weak link to be used in the Part 91 regulations. I think they do it to give the pilot something to talk about - nobody talks about weak links nearly as much as the Americans.
The regulation says that the weak link strength must be between 80% and 200% of the weight of the glider. Pretty simple really. - Morgan Sandercock From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher McDonnell Sent: Monday, 10 March 2014 7:05 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Aus-soaring] Woodstock weak link Hi all, I have tried to find out what the Woodstock aerotow weak link should be but cannot find anything. There is no woodstock in the GFA data sheets either. I hope somebody can help. Regards Chris
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