From JP Stewart

Thread drift, sorry
What experience do clubs require for pilots to fly glass/ competitions in
club aircraft?
From memory our club is a test flight in 2 seater glass and:-
Grob 102 20 hrs and instructors approval.
Discus 50 hrs of which 20 must have been in G102 or equivilent +
instructors approval.
There are further requirements before you can take them cross country.
Cross country are allowed to enter them in competitions at normal club
rates subject to CFIs approval and availability.

Well done Sean...lets move on.

Nigel,

For my insurance purposes for Daniel on my Lak, they wanted to see approximately 50 hours in a grob103 or equivalent high/moderate performance ship.

I think that makes sense although it seems a little high for a Jr pilot who shows a ton of talent and has flown 500km in a 126.

Maybe 20 or 30 would be more reasonable.

Sean

FOR THE RECORD:

The Blue Ridge Soaring Society in New Castle was EXTREMELY supportive to me when I was a teenager. Lanier & Thecla Frantz run a wonderful soaring club that is very supportive to youth. The members, and friends of BRSS are also equally great.

As a teenager without any direction and totally hopeless, they personally took me under their wing and helped me in ways I will never forget. I learned to fly for virtually next to nothing. And now years later, I'm flying as an airline pilot for JetBlue, married, kids and I now own a slick sailplane. This would never have happened if it wasn't for BRSS supporting youth.

There have been others just like me that BRSS turned out as engineers, military pilots, etc, and there will be more. Colin Anderson is on his way up now and his life would be drastically different if it wasn't for BRSS.

I'd say if a club lets you use their pristine LS-6 for Ceaser Creek & Seminole Lake for absolute FREE, that's pretty remarkable.

JP - You can fly my LS-1f anytime you want! Borrow my truck to tow it if you need, I've got a third car.

And as for everyone of you that has not personally stopped by New Castle to go soaring and enjoy the friendliness, you are really missing out. It completely trumps just about any club in the USA. See ya there!

FYI...

JP still does not have approval to fly the LS6 at contests...WOW this has been dragging out a long time now. I know JP has been invited to the Seniors again. He is still unsure about being able to use a glider I imagine. Poor guy.

Apparently a meeting is coming up on this...I sure hope it FINALY passes

Sean

FYI...

JP still does not have approval to fly the LS6 at contests...WOW this has been dragging out a long time now. I know JP has been invited to the Seniors again. He is still unsure about being able to use a glider I imagine. Poor guy.

Apparently a meeting is coming up on this...I sure hope it FINALLY passes. Sure would be a shame to have it "not pass..."

Sean

On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 4:42:12 PM UTC-6, Sean F (F2) wrote:
FYI...



JP still does not have approval to fly the LS6 at contests...WOW this has been dragging out a long time now. I know JP has been invited to the Seniors again. He is still unsure about being able to use a glider I imagine. Poor guy.



Apparently a meeting is coming up on this...I sure hope it FINALLY passes. Sure would be a shame to have it "not pass..."



Sean

Considering that I just read in Soaring about JP deservedly earning the Kolstad this year, I think he has few years before he's ready to compete in the Seniors

Why do you feel the need to jump in on decisions that have nothing to do with you. Many juniors would be lucky to have access to an LS-6 at all. Many more would not be allowed to take the glider away from the airport. My understanding is that the club does not allow any pilots to fly the LS6 at contests. Its not like he's being singled out.

As you stated above "I apologize to the blue ridge soaring society for the way to direct statements about the LS6 situation. You've produced a great kid in JP. Although I am terrified of your flying area, I hope to fly there one day. I hear the contests are grand there." So why bring this up again?

Others have stepped up to the plate to allow him to borrow their gliders. Get over this. Its none of your business.


JP still does not have approval to fly the LS6 at contests...WOW this has been dragging out a long time now. I know JP has been invited to the Seniors again. He is still unsure about being able to use a glider I imagine. Poor guy.



Apparently a meeting is coming up on this...I sure hope it FINALLY passes.. Sure would be a shame to have it "not pass..."



Sean

Because its almost one year later and the same problem exists. This was going to be solved last spring...no?

On Wednesday, February 5, 2014 9:16:44 PM UTC-5, Kevin Christner wrote:
Why do you feel the need to jump in on decisions that have nothing to do with you. Many juniors would be lucky to have access to an LS-6 at all. Many more would not be allowed to take the glider away from the airport. My understanding is that the club does not allow any pilots to fly the LS6 at contests. Its not like he's being singled out.



As you stated above "I apologize to the blue ridge soaring society for the way to direct statements about the LS6 situation. You've produced a great kid in JP. Although I am terrified of your flying area, I hope to fly there one day. I hear the contests are grand there." So why bring this up again?



Others have stepped up to the plate to allow him to borrow their gliders. Get over this. Its none of your business.





JP still does not have approval to fly the LS6 at contests...WOW this has been dragging out a long time now. I know JP has been invited to the Seniors again. He is still unsure about being able to use a glider I imagine.. Poor guy.







Apparently a meeting is coming up on this...I sure hope it FINALLY passes. Sure would be a shame to have it "not pass..."







Sean

Its not a problem, its a "club" glider.

This means the club owns it and you demanding the club give
it up for personal contest use keeping it away from the club
that owns it is becoming ridiculous.

You have so much money and so many gliders why is JP not flying
a spare 29 you have sitting around?

I think you owe Blue Ridge "another apology" for bringing this up again.