Crewing down pat

(CO2ID) wrote in message ...

It's been awhile since I have crewed but I have the drill down pat.



Every pilot seems to want to do the simplest of things differently
from the next guy. Having a crew that is intimate with the pilot's
routine is a blessing for any contest pilot.

In other words, if you crew for a different pilot expect to have to do
things differently.

There may still be pilots that give responsibility for all preparation
to the crew and just jump in and fly but I've never been one of them.


Andy

The great soaring book "SOARING CROSS COUNTRY by Ed Byars & Bil Holbrook"
has an entire chapter on crewing. Below is one of my favorite excerpts from
the chapter, which got a great reaction at a WSPA (Woman Soaring Pilot
Assoc) semininar a few years back. I'm a sucker for the classics...

From page 96:
Do not assume that females never make good crew members. Actually they are
not all bad and sometimes can be very excellent. You bachelor sailplane
pilots should concentrate you attention on the brainy and brawny broads. If
brainy and brawny, they are more easily trainable. You married fellows
whose wives do not fit these specs will have to suffer along. You girl
pilots will have to interpret these suggestions as you see fit.





"Andy Durbin" wrote in message
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(CO2ID) wrote in message
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It's been awhile since I have crewed but I have the drill down pat.



Every pilot seems to want to do the simplest of things differently
from the next guy. Having a crew that is intimate with the pilot's
routine is a blessing for any contest pilot.

In other words, if you crew for a different pilot expect to have to do
things differently.

There may still be pilots that give responsibility for all preparation
to the crew and just jump in and fly but I've never been one of them.


Andy

On 6/16/04 7:54 PM, in article ,
"Guy Byars" wrote:

The great soaring book "SOARING CROSS COUNTRY by Ed Byars & Bil Holbrook"
has an entire chapter on crewing. Below is one of my favorite excerpts from
the chapter, which got a great reaction at a WSPA (Woman Soaring Pilot
Assoc) semininar a few years back. I'm a sucker for the classics...

And where could a fellow purchase such a classic (assuming you are privy to
such information)? ;



Jack

Sadly, this classic is out of print. There are several used copies for sale
at:

http://www.abetitles1.com/Title/2531...s+Country.html

Guy


"Jack" wrote in message
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On 6/16/04 7:54 PM, in article ,
"Guy Byars" wrote:

The great soaring book "SOARING CROSS COUNTRY by Ed Byars & Bil
Holbrook"
has an entire chapter on crewing. Below is one of my favorite excerpts
from
the chapter, which got a great reaction at a WSPA (Woman Soaring Pilot
Assoc) semininar a few years back. I'm a sucker for the classics...

And where could a fellow purchase such a classic (assuming you are privy
to
such information)? ;



Jack

Jack wrote in message ...
On 6/16/04 7:54 PM, in article ,
"Guy Byars" wrote:

The great soaring book "SOARING CROSS COUNTRY by Ed Byars & Bil Holbrook"
has an entire chapter on crewing. Below is one of my favorite excerpts from
the chapter, which got a great reaction at a WSPA (Woman Soaring Pilot
Assoc) semininar a few years back. I'm a sucker for the classics...

And where could a fellow purchase such a classic (assuming you are privy to
such information)? ;



Jack

I do not think Jack is looking for the book?

Jack wrote in message ...
On 6/16/04 7:54 PM, in article ,
"Guy Byars" wrote:

The great soaring book "SOARING CROSS COUNTRY by Ed Byars & Bil Holbrook"
has an entire chapter on crewing. Below is one of my favorite excerpts from
the chapter, which got a great reaction at a WSPA (Woman Soaring Pilot
Assoc) semininar a few years back. I'm a sucker for the classics...

And where could a fellow purchase such a classic (assuming you are privy to
such information)? ;



Jack

I do not think Jack is looking for the book?