Within what time frame must the three actual or simulated glider tows be accomplished to qualify for towing a glider?

• A. Within the preceding 12 months
• B. Within the preceding 24 months
• C. Within the preceding 36 months
• D. Within the preceding 48 months

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is currency for towing a glider. To be qualified to tow, you must have recently demonstrated the tow procedure by completing three actual or simulated glider tows within the last 24 months. This recency requirement helps ensure you’re current with the hands-on skills and procedures involved in towing—keeping the glider, tow plane, and release procedures, plus radio and emergency procedures, fresh in your memory so flights stay safe.

Three tows within the 24-month window can be actual tows with a glider, or simulated tows performed in training that accurately reproduce the tow sequence. If you haven’t met this requirement in the last 24 months, you’d need to refresh with appropriate training and typically demonstrate the ability again before towing solo or as PIC.