a few more newbie's pre-purchase questions

robert wrote:
In our club in hot Aussie conditions, the CFI and his mob will discus
matters with you, if you take off without adequate water, a hat and a relief
system. The drop off in pilot performance due to dehydration is dramatic and
has been attributed to many accident. We have professional colour charts in

One of our local examiners thinks dehydration is the #1 most important
"medical factor" in glider flying. He (and I) believe a LOT
more accidents are caused by dehydration induced poor judgement
than the fraction of accident reports indicate.

I personally LOVE those little camelback things. I buy them without
the canvas bag, since the plastic bag itself seems very sturdy.
The Army used to prescribe 12 quarts a day during heavy exertion,
so I'm guessing 2-4 quarts for 4-8 hours of flight would be ok.
I drank three quarts during my 5 hour silver duration...