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Old July 27th 11, 11:11 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default The rudder waggle signal does not work

On Jul 26, 5:34*pm, Tony wrote:
Nothing to argue with there. I've always felt that this was the
prudent way to use the rudder waggle.

The accident that started this discussion was a cessna 150 with 150 hp
with the Capstan in tow. *I believe the Capstan has at least 45 degree
if not vertical speed limiting airbrakes. It is approved for cloud
flying. I flew it at IVSM with Shane, it took hardly any brake to make
a normal approach. I wouldn't be surprised that if the brakes on the
Capstan were full open the combination could not climb



All I am asking is not to give a rudder wag until at safe altitude if
possible.


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So these guys were basically screwed right from the onset.....

But "standard" procedures would have prevented the
problem....Checklists etc...

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