At 20:47 20 February 2009, wrote:

I don't know how you would encounter a tail stall in a glider without
ice buildup or some severe damage to the tail. It's just not a
realistic scenario. In other words, don't worry about it.

Todd
3S

I am pretty sure I have encountered a tail stall due to a gust experienced
in straight and level flight in a K18 at 50kts. I was alarmed to find
myself suddenly pointing at the ground! Normal recovery worked. Thankfully
has never happened again.

I know how gliders work...magic. Is it really necessary to know how stuff
works to fly a glider? Design and build one yes, but to fly one?

Jim