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

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.

"Pat Russell" wrote in message
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The towplane rudder waggle signal has done more harm than good. We
have spent at least ten years trying to educate our pilots about this
signal, and we have failed. It is time we got rid of the signal.

http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/br...15X11650&key=1

-Pat