Virus SW 100 now certified for glider-towing!

We are proud to announce that the NASA challenge winner, the Virus SW 100 is now certified for glider-towing operations according to the strict German LTF-UL2003 legislation.

The maximum weight of the towed glider is 700 kg (1540 lbs), so this allows also for towing of heavyweight gliders.
A special Flight manual Supplement (document below) is available for towing operations with the Virus SW 100
(the SW 80 with the 80 hp is not certified for towing operations).

Certificate:
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Flight Manual Supplement:
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Tow hook and towing operations (click for a larger image):

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