On Jun 19, 9:25*pm, Ben Brand wrote:
At 02:30 20 June 2012, Bill D wrote: Tail dollies and wing wheels, once removed are placed to the side,
forward of the wing tip where the pilot can see it, but far enough
away that the wing runner will not trip over it.

YES! *This is the way to do it. *When the pilot gets to "Dolly" on the
checklist, a quick look to the side confirms it is off. *It helps if
your dolly is a unique color not to be confused with another.

I'm new to gliding so excuse my ignorance, but shouldnt the D(olly) check
be done before you get into the plane or is there no standard on the ABCD
checks?
Rather than checking that the Dolly (or someone elses that looks like
yours) is on the grass to the side it would make more sense that you
confirm, regardless of whos Dolly it is... it isnt attached to the back of
your plane?

Many times a glider with pilot in the cockpit must to be pushed onto
the runway to avoid blocking the runway any longer than necessary.
This means the dolly must be left on until the glider is in position
for takeoff then be removed by a crew person. I much prefer this
method since I have generous time to strap in, get comfortable and
prepare the cockpit for takeoff without being rushed but I do need to
see the dolly on the ground.