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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

15th Oct 2017, 14:12

Replies: 60

Aborted takeoff in Glider

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Posted By EXDAC

Brakes opening on tow is not a major safety...

Brakes opening on tow is not a major safety issue. What can become a major safety issue is the tow being continued with brakes open because the pilot was simply unaware they were open. That cannot...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

9th Oct 2017, 19:28

Replies: 60

Aborted takeoff in Glider

Views: 20,863

Posted By EXDAC

over-center lock

"Not possible/desirable to have it spring loaded?"

On most, if not all, gliders the airbrakes have an over-center locking mechanism. The handle moves forward until the brake caps are flush with...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

9th Oct 2017, 19:16

Replies: 60

Aborted takeoff in Glider

Views: 20,863

Posted By EXDAC

"The BGA/instructors now teach that the hand must...

"The BGA/instructors now teach that the hand must be on the release at least until the end of the ground run for all launches."

That may be appropriate for a winch launch but not for aerotow in...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

9th Oct 2017, 12:04

Replies: 60

Aborted takeoff in Glider

Views: 20,863

Posted By EXDAC

airbrake not guarded

I have over 2,500 hours in gliders and the cause of this accident is obvious. The airbrakes were not locked and they opened during the takeoff roll. The pilot's left hand was guarding the tow...

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