Aerotow Tug Pilot Currency Requirements
calendar|Gregg "Kim" Ludwig
Gregg Ludwig «gregg.ludwig.cfi» writes:
As a refresher or reminder for aerotow tug pilots, in addition to obviously being a proficient pilot, 61.69 requires currency. Meeting currency required by regulation is easy and is similar to meeting landing currency where that requires 3 logged t/o and landings within 90 days to carry a passenger. Tug pilot currency is typically overlooked with FAA ramp checks but most hang glider competition administrators will ask for documentation. Like landing currency the tug pilot currency does not require an endorsement. A note in your logbook (by you) stating that you are current through (state date) should suffice. Shown here is currency requirement from 61.69:
(6) Within 24 calendar months before the flight has—
(i) Made at least three actual or simulated tows of a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle while accompanied by a qualified pilot who meets the requirements of this section; or
(ii) Made at least three flights as pilot in command of a glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle towed by an aircraft.
Notice that aerotowing as a solo tug pilot does not meet the requirement towards currency (but does provide proficiency). For tug pilots that also hang glide it probably easiest to list some hang gliding aerotows in your logbook. If you took 3 hang gliding (aerotow) flights in one (1) week you would be current for almost two (2) years.
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