On 3/3/2013 9:27 PM, TravisBrown73 wrote:
I am going to sound semi-ignorant here, but are glider pilots supposed to
be sitting strait up in the cockpit while turning? I have always cocked my
head so as to be semi-close to level while in turns. (Motorcycle riders do
it...) Is there some consensus among glider pilots that I don't know about
that would suggest otherwise? I don't hear much talk on this subject at
all...but it is interesting. ~Travis


Ruh roh! This question may border on "religion." I mostly encountered people
from two camps, those who believe/say: a) "Keep your head in-line with your
spine"; and b) "Keep (as much as possible) your eyes parallel to the horizon."

I suppose there's a 3rd camp, too: do whatever's necessary and works for you
to maintain control and a good scan! I'm in Camp 3.

Bob W.