About avoiding knots in tow ropes. Knots will degrade the rope’s strength to the point that it might be illegal for us to use.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-91/subpart-D/section-91.309
91.309 (a) (3) – The towline used has breaking strength not less than 80 percent of the maximum certificated operating weight of the glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle and not more than twice this operating weight.
91.309 (a) (3) – The towline used has breaking strength not less than 80 percent of the maximum certificated operating weight of the glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle and not more than twice this operating weight.
Best Regards,
John H DeRosa
John H DeRosa