At 19:30 21 January 2004, Mark James Boyd wrote:
....
If (student pilots) haven't disassembled and reassembled
a glider, that's in direct
violation of US CFR 61.87(i)(13).

No, it's not. The FAR cited requires pre-solo training
in procedures for assembly/disassembly. This can be
done by thorough ground instruction & reference to
one or more pertinent flight manuals. It's also good
practice to discuss personnel & equipment required
and remove interior panel(s) as needed to show students
the main pins, control connections and other items,
but an actual assembly or disassembly is not required.


Judy