Why not mention names? If the operation is unsafe then it should be
publicized, just like you should intercede if someone was taking off
with the spoilers open.

If the operation is safe (not necessarily my opinion), then the operator
would probably appreciate the publicity.

Mike Schumann


On 8/31/2011 10:42 PM, Dan Marotta wrote:
Twenty-six years ago, when I started gliding, it was the Schweizer 2-33
and the Lark IS-28B2. None of the instructors where I learned flew cross
country, they just instructed over the local area. I had a friend lead
me around farther and farther from the airport until I gained the
confidence to head out on my own. DG1000? Not invented yet!

I have seen Blaniks doing routine low passes with paying passengers on
board. I won't mention the operation where this is done...


"Bruce Hoult" wrote in message
...
On Aug 31, 4:13 pm, "Dan Marotta" wrote:
Most practicing instructors I've known don't know how to safely do a low
pass (or fly or teach cross country, for that matter). Not intending to
cast aspersions on any instructors, just relating my personal
experience in
learning to fly gliders... Cross country (and other bad habits) I learned
by watching, listening, following, asking questions, reading, etc. There
was nobody qualified to teach me.

What kind of glider are they training in?

We do rides and initial training here in a pair of DG1000s. Before
that we used two Grob Twin Astirs (and a Janus) for about a dozen
years, and before that Blaniks. All were capable of cross country
training, though of course the later ones are better...

I don't think you'd want to try a low pass in the Blanik. The Vne is
plenty high, but you'd lose speed very quickly.


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Mike Schumann