Ray Cooper (UAV Pilot) and Bruce Howard ('Tug' pilot)

The aerotow 'tug' taxiing ready for take off. Note the connecting tow line between the 'tug' (yellow) and glider (white). When aloft the glider pilot will release the connection on the tow line from the 'tug'.

Dr Greg Holland, Bruce Howard and Ray Cooper

Aerotow in progress (prior to release, both pilots work together)

The Glider aloft

Dr Greg Holland and Professor John Bird
standing near the 'LH' marker as the aircraft makes an image capture run overhead

Ray Cooper flying 'from the monitor'.

Professor Greg Egan and Dr Greg Holland

Professor Greg Egan (far left) and 'The Flight Crew'

(L-R), Peter Cossins, Terry Cornall, Ray Cooper and Professor John Bird

The glider landing - another mission ends

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