What is a paratowing?

Answer 1

Paratowing is a technique used in aviation, particularly in glider operations, where a powered aircraft tows a glider into the air using a towline. This method allows the glider to gain altitude without its own engine, after which the glider pilot can release the towline and glide independently. Paratowing can also refer to towing activities involving a parachute for recreational purposes, where a boat pulls a person suspended beneath a parachute. Both applications involve the concept of towing to achieve flight or elevation.