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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Nov 2017, 15:31
Replies: 60
Views: 20,867
Posted By snapper1

Using wheel brake to prevent jerking forward and...

Using wheel brake to prevent jerking forward and possibly over-running the rope is a useful technique especially when launching on a down slope. With a glider such as the ASW20 where wheel brake is...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Oct 2017, 12:53
Replies: 60
Views: 20,867
Posted By snapper1

The pilot appears to be cycling the trim which in...

The pilot appears to be cycling the trim which in the Puchacz is just below the airbrake lever and is operated via a push-rod, for and aft. If, when doing that, the hand should foul the airbrake...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Oct 2017, 12:34
Replies: 60
Views: 20,867
Posted By snapper1

Good call mick. I feel sure that he will...

Good call mick.

I feel sure that he will want the video used for training purposes, perhaps when he's fully recovered.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Oct 2017, 17:03
Replies: 60
Views: 20,867
Posted By snapper1

What part of, '...not given his consent for the...

What part of, '...not given his consent for the dissemination of this video' and 'His family are distressed.' do you not understand? The guy is still in hospital.

His club asked if they could...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Oct 2017, 10:31
Replies: 60
Views: 20,867
Posted By snapper1

MODS, I know this pilot. He has not given his...

MODS,
I know this pilot. He has not given his consent for the dissemination of this video. His family are distressed by it being posted on Facebook and are taking steps to have it removed. Perhaps...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Oct 2017, 15:40
Replies: 60
Views: 20,867
Posted By snapper1

He hadn't locked his airbrakes and they were...

He hadn't locked his airbrakes and they were sucked open once speed built up so consequently his climb rate was very slow. He was quite correct in guarding the release.
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