On 17 Aug 2003 07:44:28 -0700, (rjciii) wrote:

Stewart Kissel wrote in message ...

No comments were made by the FSDO with respect to our operations at
the time of the inspection other than alluding to a good, safe
operation. I imagine anything to the contrary will come out in the
ADO determination. We suspect the requirement for a runway
intersection observer will be retained. If so, the glider operators
will continue to press for relief from that stipulation
administratively through a now formal assurances complaint to FAA HQ,
and/or legally through civil lawsuit.

I was wondering if you couldn't set up your glider launch from near
the center of your runway instead of from one end. From the center,
you'd probably be in position to easily visually clear the crossing
runway by the tow pilot and/or the wind runner. I would think your
runway is long enough to only use half of it (unless you're using a
cub as a tug.) You'd also be near to a taxiway to keep the runway
clear if needed.

Good luck,
Klein