FLYER Forums • View topic - Glider Thread [Flyin"Dutch"]
Sorry guys, but my view of this thread and issue is that gliders in the UK are prepared to do very little about this topic.
It maybe nothing can be done. It maybe transponders are not the answer.
The threads have been useful in helping to ensure GA have a better understanding of gliding, albeit it would seem it is GA that is expected to take all the precautions to avoid gliders.
The trials by gliders using PCAS are on the other hand very useful albeit I wonder whether many gliders will actually invest in PCAS.
Yesterday I did two 10 minute diversions because AT told me numerous primary contacts were ahead. Did it bother me giving them a wide berth - no. Would there have been a good chance of blundering into another glider a distance from the main group had I not been receiving a traffic service - yes. Did I hear any transmissions from the gliders whilst routing around - no.