Originally Posted by
T-21
In gliding up to at least 500feet we always go ahead in the event of a winch cable break or problem on the aero-tow. Also we taught to ease not push the stick forward ,but don't prat around as time is vital in maintaining airspeed.
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Another thing drummed into us (and sometimes demonstrated at a safe height) about winch launch failures is that when unable to land ahead, wait after adjusting the attitude and check the ASI. Don't attempt a turn until airspeed has increased sufficiently (figure depends on glider type) - the results of doing so are stall/spin very close to the ground.