Originally Posted by
Jan Olieslagers
@Heston: the same might well apply at many places OUK
I guess you mean outside the UK? For some reason your abbreviation reminds me of the famous headline in a British newspaper "Fog in Channel. Continent Cut Off". From the days of sea travel of course.
Anyway, yes, I'm sure it would be the case anywhere, because
1) safety case - an experienced glider pilot will be much more tuned in to what the glider on the other end of the rope needs. And,
2) it's a gliding club. Emphasis on club. Like minded people enjoying themselves together. Tow pilots don't get paid by the way.