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For the aerotow of a glider that weighs 700 pounds, which towrope tensile strength would require the use of safety links at each end of the rope?
  1. 850 pounds.
  2. 1,040 pounds.
  3. 1,450 pounds.
  4. 700 pounds
Explanation
Correct answer: C. 1,450 pounds. When the towrope tensile strength is twice the weight of the glider then a safety link is required at both ends, where the rope connects to the towplane and to the glider. In this case, the glider weighs 700 pounds so a rope tested to 1,450 pounds would need the safety links.
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