Ian wrote:

How would you define "best glider pilots" there?

They were better than the other glider pilots I've flown with.


I have flown a few times with a world champion, and he did not
ask for any more than the usual two BGA mnemonics.

Sounds appropriate to me. I don't advocate papering the cockpit with
checklists.


I'm a bit worried by this "if there is a checklist, use it" approach.
Now that I've told you about the NARSTI checklist for winch cable
breaks, will you always use it?

Undoubtedly not. I've not seen a cable launch and don't expect to see
one. I'd certainly use the checklist recommended by my CFI, until I
developed my own.


Please don't get me wrong. I'm not agin' the things - but I am agin'
unquestioning acceptance of anything while flying. Except spin
recovery!

Unquestioning acceptance not spoken here.


Jack