Fatal crash Arizona

At 14:42 09 May 2014, Tom wrote:
This discussion clearly indicates one of the fundamental reasons gliding
sa=
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
hook=
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
a=
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

At 16:33 09 May 2014, Chris Rollings wrote:
At 14:42 09 May 2014, Tom wrote:
This discussion clearly indicates one of the fundamental reasons gliding
sa=
fety is far worse than it should be. Issues such as rope breaks (PT3)
have
=
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
hook=
have ever returned them to the factory for the required periodic
overhaul.

Considering who the glider community is - intelligent, well educated,
well
=
to do individuals, you must wonder why most simply go out of their way
to
a=
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

Me too

On Friday, May 9, 2014 4:59:59 PM UTC-7, Don Johnstone wrote:
At 16:33 09 May 2014, Chris Rollings wrote:

At 14:42 09 May 2014, Tom wrote:
must wonder why most simply go out of their way to
avoid 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



Me too

Me three. That makes it unanimous. Both sides of the pond, and both coasts.
If we count Dean Carswell, that's both sides of the here and after.

Cindy B