On Saturday, August 2, 2014 12:21:21 PM UTC-4, Craig Funston wrote:
I'm curious about your comment regarding changes in recommended bailout
procedures for SH type sailplanes. I don't find any reference to not
jettisoning the canopy on the SH website and there are no listed changes
to the Nimbus 3 flight manual. The FM recommends first opening the left
side and then raising the canopy and pulling the hinge pins. This is
the way I practice it, however, honestly I've never been convinced
the canopy would really go away. Front release and a Roeger hook
has always seemed like a better solution.

Hi Craig - My original Ventus B manual had same recommendation a
your manual. IIRC the Duo manual has the newer procedure (but I
sold that glider a couple years ago - don't have a manual handy
to check). I really don't know about flight manual updates for
older SH gliders.
Best to contact your SH dealer!

Hope that helps,
Best Regards, Dave

PS: You'll remember Roy had his jaw wired shut for a while until
the bones healed; we sent him a pizza ;-)