At 14:42 09 May 2014, Tom wrote:
This discussion clearly indicates one of the fundamental reasons gliding
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fety is far worse than it should be. Issues such as rope breaks (PT3)
have
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been discussed over and over again, for many years, and this thread
demonst=
rates the wide variation of knowledge of procedures of this and other
commo=
n launching emergencies.

Also, one must wonder how many pilots flying gliders with the Tost tow
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have ever returned them to the factory for the required periodic
overhaul.

Considering who the glider community is - intelligent, well educated,
well
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to do individuals, you must wonder why most simply go out of their way to
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void the simple educational process which will allow safe flight.

Tom Knauff


Not for the first time, I find myself in complete agreement with you Tom.

Chris Rollings