Soaring training stories

Just as an FYI, in our glider club the power transitioned glider
pilots seem to be having the most incidents/accidents due
to differences in the types of aircraft and making best use of
performance.

2 incidents where from landing to long and hitting things, fences,
other gliders etc

Seems like they are not taking into account that some gliders do not
have very effective brakes or not being used to the great glide and
using adequate spoiler or flaps.

The other thing seems to be that they are trying to use their power
techniques in gliders.....they are very different flying machines.

For example a standard power 2minute turn with maybe 30 degrees bank
is inappropriate for a glider with a tow rope break at 200' agl.

Power transitions seem to be at least initially timid to bank the
glider up to 60 degrees plus to get a turn done quickly and safely at
lower altitudes.

Just things to keep in mind if you are flying both types.

Ray