And speaking of rules, we had hard rules at the last commercial
operation where I towed:Â* G-103 - 11 kts cross wind, 27 kts any
direction for ground operations, private owners - whatever they want as
long is the winds are within the prior limits and the tow pilot agreed
to do the tow.Â* I've seen many ride hopefuls turned away due to weather
conditions and never felt any pressure to fly if I did not feel comfortable.

On 6/14/2018 10:52 AM, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
I replied in the other thread.

Life is risk.

I can't speak for other pilots or sites, but as I mentioned before, rides are 95% trying to give a great first impression. Poor weather does not do that.
Some pilots have to prove, "they are ACE of the base" and may do a full aerobatic routine to "Grandma". Not good. I have seen news peeps that did a ride and came back green......again, not good.
We, and a lot of other sites I know of, would rather turn someone away unhappy than give a "sporty ride".
Granted, I fly at a club now, but the same scale was used in the previous commercial operation.

There may be some that do anything for a dollar, they usually don't last.

Neither of my posts in this thread should be taken as a comment in the other thread. I don't know the pilot, operation, glider or weather.
I am only commenting on what some do/may do when giving rides.


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Dan, 5J