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a method of launching gliders into the air by towing them behind a powered aircraft
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Aerotows are commonly used in gliding to help aircraft gain altitude without the use of an engine.
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I heard they're going to try aerotows at the airfield next weekend.
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Let's hook up an aerotow and see how high we can get!
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Using teamwork is like an aerotow - it helps lift everyone up together.