On Jul 22, 2:46*pm, "vaughn" wrote:
"Dan Marotta" wrote in message

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So... *What would you have the tow pilot do, release the glider or, possibly,
crash into the trees? *Either way, the glider is down.

Require radios and use them. *Compared to gliders, they are dirt cheap.



I've been away from soaring for 9 of the previous 10 years, but it's my
recollection that the rudder wag was not an official signal - only a
suggestion. *Maybe it should be made an official signal and tested on BFRs and
check rides.

It's been a few years since I was an active CFIG, but we tested the rudder
waggle on every flight review. *I don't recall anyone failing to release when
they got the waggle except for a few cases when they were briefed immediately
before the flight.. *As far as I can see, the signal is well intended, but a
complete failure.

Vaughn

Uh I assume that was an unintended typo and you meant failing to
release when they got the rock-off signal?

Darryl