scattering ashes from SGS 2-33

On May 7, 4:51*am, thing73 wrote:
We have a request from a family member to scatter ashes from a
recently deceased member. I know this type of operation can be
problematic if not performed correctly. *Any ideas about using the
back window of a SGS 2-33???

Maybe the first thing to ask is whether they wish all of the remains
to be dropped from the 2-33. When a local club member was killed in a
glider accident, several of his fellow racing pilots were each given a
small container (35mm film can) to take on a cross country flight.
Each pilot enjoyed the flight and said good bye in his own way before
starting final glide home.

It may be a lot easier to drop a token sample.

Andy

Maybe the first thing to ask is whether they wish all of the
remains
to be dropped from the 2-33. *When a local club member was killed in a
glider accident, several of his fellow racing pilots were each given a
small container (35mm film can) to take on a cross country flight.
Each pilot enjoyed the flight and said good bye in his own way before
starting final glide home.


I have no recommendations as to hardware or procedure (although a can-
on-a-stick with a string released lid approach comes to mind...), but
remember being told about the 'sending off' of Irv Culver out of the
back of a TG-2 I believe. He was released in a thermal and they
visibly continued to climb together till the glider broke off, leaving
Irv to his thermal.

I also really like the idea of the X/C fleet deploying on a collective
scattering mission though. What a thoughtful community.

-Paul