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aerotowing
aerotowing n. 
/ˈɛroʊˌtoʊɪŋ/ the towing of a glider by a light aeroplane to a height suitable for launching.
Brit. /ˈɛːrə(ʊ)ˌtəʊɪŋ/
, /ˈɛːrə(ʊ)ˌtəʊɪŋ/U.S. /ˈɛrəˌtoʊɪŋ/
, /ˈɛrəˌtoʊɪŋ//ˈɛroʊˌtoʊɪŋ/ΘΚΠ
society > travel > air or space travel > gliding and hang-gliding > [noun] > towing of glider
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1937 Times 7 Aug. 6/2 We should like to see assistance and encouragement given to the development of aero-towing.
1938 Times 3 May 13/3 Yet there are two gliding clubs in England which have so far been unable to persuade the local light aeroplane clubs to arrange for aero-towing.
1978 A. Welch Bk. of Airsports ii. 39/1 (caption) Aerotowing is a satisfactory means of launching because the glider can be taken to a suitable area of sky to start soaring.
2001 RCM & E (Radio Control Models & Electronics) Mar. 51/1 The mailbag has also been full to overflowing with comments and questions about nose hooks, with many people wanting to know which are the best for aerotowing.
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