Monthly Archives: August 2019
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- August 28, 2019
Bags
Must be tested in the privacy of your bathtub. I mean you could practice for the first time in the glider. But the cleanup. And there will be cleanup, will be easier in your bathtub. Some bags you might be willing to keep in the glider during your flight, others you might not. If the bag is going overboard, you want to make sure that it is positioned not to allow the air to force the liquid out
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- August 21, 2019
It might sound like a simple task at first. However, there are some issues to consider before installing a pilot relief system that is best for you.
Dehydration
From a past article on dehydration, we decided we must drink water while flying and drink enough water so that we are required to go pee during the flight. My personal goal is to do it at least every hour.
Pee Considerations
Before
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- August 14, 2019
Dehydration
Tends to be a contributing factor to a lot of stupid things that happen at contests.
Preventative Maintenance
My first contest was in Phoenix, AZ, early in the season before it got hot. At least that is what they claimed, it seemed pretty hot to my crew, and I. All of the pilots walked around with water. I remember Tony Smolder with his huge Big Gulp cup full of ice water and a wet towel
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- August 07, 2019
Explains hazards associated with flight in the vicinity of thunderstorms.
Makes a competent “go/no-go” decision based on available weather information.
That’s out of the PTS that everyone should have covered during their checkride. I could cover those hazards here; however, I am sure almost everyone reading this knows the answer. If not check out FAA publication, you can start on chapter 19 if you
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- July 31, 2019
Planning ahead might mean turning around
First, you should be starting off your morning routine for the next ten days by checking out: The US Junior Soaring Team.
https://www.facebook.com/UsJuniorSoaring/
https://ussoaringteams.org/#news
There are three flying in Club Class and 1 in Standard Class. A lot of prep goes into these contests, and they will bring back a lot of experience and knowledge. Both