Originally Posted by
scifi
Again some years since I have flown gliders. Can someone say where in the CBSIFTCBE pre-flight checks is C for Cable attached ?
I also thought you needed to do three cable checks.. Free Drop, Back Release, and Release under Tension. (where the cable guy pulls on the cable, you release and he ends up flat on his back.!)
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The release checks you mention are now done as part of the daily inspection, along with positive control checks.
So the cockpit C- controls check is now just fully round the box all controls free and full movement.
The cable goes on after you have done the full CBSIFTCBE routine.
I always confirm to the cable handling man "brakes closed and locked cable on please"
Personally I miss out the E bit ('cos I learnt before it was added) which drives instructors mad but I add in D to make sure tail dolly is off, and a U to make sure the undercarriage retract lever is in its fully locked down detent position.