On Jul 22, 6:34*pm, "vaughn" wrote:
"Darryl Ramm" wrote in message

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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?

Nope, I meant just what I said. *Virtually all pilots did the wrong thing,
(released when the got the rudder waggle) unless they were briefed right before
the flight and knew what was going to happen. *We would typically do this as an
excercise on the first "pattern" flight of the flight review. *On the ground, we
would then have a productive discussion about that signal

Vaughn

Thanks. Jeez that is sad. I totally advocate the tow pilot doing
nothing if low and that is possible, then radio, then rudder fan if
needed....

Darryl