"BB" wrote

making sure the bolt is in the horizontal stab (Schleicher)

Just as a side note: in newer Schleicher designs the bolt is slightly
modified and cannot be removed from the tailplane. If you don´t fasten the
bolt its head protrudes which is easily detected during a check. Schleicher
published a TM allowing the modification of older designs in the same way.
Material and work required is negligible, it is convenient and a real
benefit in safety.

Just thought some owners might not know...

Michael