(Mark James Boyd) wrote in message ...
I actually prefer Al's approach above the instrument panel,
the plastic Jesus. Have faith, you'll find another thermal...

I would suggest that the most important piece of glass in the
cockpit is the one above the insturment panel.

if you cannot keep track of each aircraft around you at all times, go
find another thermal. Can't see behind you? use ESP, the eyes in the
back of your head, or the hairs on your neck. If you lose track of
gliders in a thermal, you are a hazard to everyone. Like riding a
motorcycle, the secret to avoiding impact with other moving objects,
is to convince youself you are invisible. If you are invisible, then
others can't see you. Now you must avoid letting other things hit you.
Considering most sailplanes, and no HG or PG have a transponder on
board, and gliders are the worst being thin & white, you really are
invisible. Hell, some pilots are even dozing with their eyes closed
(news) If you're gonna get near any other moving objects, and you lose
track of any of them, you are in over your head. If you are keeping
track, and you let one hit you, then what good is any kind of device?
Wanna have some fun? go hang around just ouside busy airspace, without
a transponder, like over Mustang VOR (RNO) and listen to RNO approach
freq.
My VFR Anti-Collision System:
Step 1: Look out the window
Step 2: Don't hit anything
Step 3: Don't let anything hit you
Step 4: Stay VFR
it has been proven that plastic Jesus figurines and St Christopher
medals will not provide adaquate cushoning in a strong impact. In
fact, im sure you saw the posts on people who "died with (a plastic)
Jesus in their hearts".....Literally.
Good luck Al.

-Dan