Now for that first take off and a description of one method that will assure a smooth one. We will assume that you have moved your glider into the take off area and have completed your pre-take off check list. Now is the time to position the stick in the take off position previously discussed. It is important that the stick be in this position and held there during the take off roll. This is done by holding it between the thumb and finger tips with your forearm solidly braced against your leg.
Lateral control is maintained by moving hand and leg from side to side as a unit.
Practice this motion a few times. The take off will be made without moving the stick fore and aft. Upon becoming airborne maintain tow plane on horizon by trimming the nose up or down using finger tips only and forearm still braced against leg. After reaching a safe altitude, relax and see how easy it is to fly a 1-26 on tow. For your first flight it is suggested that you tow to at least 3000 feet.