On Jun 27, 3:37*pm, Martin Gregorie
wrote:
On Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:12:47 -0600, BobW wrote:
The
activation handle was found in the main wreckage secured with a
padlock. The key for the padlock was found on a key ring, with the
ignition key, which remained inserted in the ignition switch.

I notice that positives aren't required. Apart from that, a few things do
make me wonder:

- Did I miss something, or is positive control checks implied in Preflight
* 12 and/or 13?

- Can Preflight 14 be done without removing the tail cone?

- Does Normal Procedure 10 refer to the BRS?

What do those of you who fly BRS-equipped gliders do to in the way of
preflighting the BRS and safeing it after landing? Never having seen one,
I'm curious.

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martin@ * | Martin Gregorie
gregorie. | Essex, UK
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It does imply a "glider style" positive control check. Normal powered
aircraft checklist "controls free and correct" implies moving the
controls and watching them move in the proper direction without
resistance applied at the control surface.

Item 14, the file indicates the tail cone must be removed to visually
check the connection, two simple screws. A positive resistance control
check could be completed with two people.

Normally a BRS release handle will have a "Remove Before Flight" pin
with red streamer. The preflight should include a visual inspection of
any exposed parts or canister and cables for wear and tear, moisture
or oils, much like a regular backpack parachute. The external cover or
deployment area of the fuselage should be checked for abnormalities.
Depending on the installation, the area may just be marked and
otherwise not noticeable as a thinner fiberglassed area from the rest
of the fuselage.

T