I am sure you are right, the batteries are perfectly safe, but why is it that you consider the glider types to be using it as an excuse?
Because whenever someone suggests something, there is a "Can't do that because...." Sounds like my mate Ed the builder - "tskkk, you can't do that because it will need...." Yes you bloody can do it, it may cost a bit more, may need some more work but you CAN do it !!!
We have Mods in CofA aeroplane. If I want to do something that was not originally done to my aeroplane, I can get a Mod to do it....If I want to hardwire a PCAS into my Intercom for example, I could get a minor mod to be able to do it. It may cost me a fee and be a bit more hassle than "just doing it" but it is not impossible.
Surely then if Giding types wanted to fit a certain bit of kit they can do it the same was seeing as they fall under CofA's....Unlike our permit brethren who can do whatever the heck they like so long as the inspector (who is probably an old drinking buddy) is happy. With the weight of a BGA behind them it'd be easy to get approval for certain things which would blanket most of the UK gliding fleet.
Anyway that is my frustration, the
"Can't do" attitude of UK GA - whether it be gliding,
or powered. In the USA for example I bet most glider pilots would be saying "durrrr, why wouldn't you have a transponder? I don't get what you are arguing about?"....
