And isn't this point the reason one might question the prudence of flying so
fast in such an area?
What are the responsibilities of the jet pilot? If the pilot must yeild to
the glider, isn't the jet pilot being irresponsible if she flies at a speed
that allows her no opportunity to yeild?

"Eric Greenwell" wrote in message
news:qDjJg.3232$XD1.570@trnddc01...
HL Falbaum wrote:
A thermalling glider has a moving blind spot that may be 15 seconds or
more.
Not much-but how much distance can a bizjet cover in 15 seconds?
Remember to
increase the TAS (and thus GS) by 2% per thousand feet over and above
the
IAS.---The jet can go from a speck to very big in that distance.

Yes, and even worse, the glider goes from a tiny speck to not very big
in the same distance. It's a tough situation for see-and-avoid.


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