Originally Posted by
scifi
Hi Heston... 'They have to practice good lookout' Well yes, in this part of Wales that is all they would be doing.. practising. You can go for months without seeing any GA aircraft in this area.
However if you are flying a glider in a thermal with two other gliders, then lookout is very important, when the nearest will be just 200yards away . Or if you are Ridge-Running with 4 others then it is also necessary, especially if some of the more exuberant pilots are performing some un-orthodox manoeuvers. This is why gliders always have an audio variometer, so that the lookout can be maintained, whilst finding lift.
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Oh come on scifi, try to be a bit more convincing!
Personally I'd be looking out for fast pointy things as well as GA aircraft if I was flying in Wales or anywhere really.
And gliders in thermals get MUCH closer than 200yds.
You're right about the audio Vario though.