soaring in the wild wild west presented by burt compton©
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Soaringin the Wild Wild West
Presented by Burt Compton©
Pterosaur
High Airport ElevationsHigh Temperatures =
Know your runway length!
Proper Tow Position
Light and Variable
Something Missing?
Virga
Walking Rain
Hail
GPS in the Big Sky / See & Avoid
Your Experienced Crew
Why you need a good Crewperson To help you rig / derig. To do the mundane tasks so you can concentrate
on planning your flight. To follow & stay in radio contact, in order to help
you find a good landing site, or clear a road. To negotiate with authorities to retrieve you from
private property, usually fenced. To be an encouraging & supportive team mate.
Landout Kit Water Rope & Stakes Walkin’ Shoes Rain Jacket Whistle Flashlight Food Bars Water
Landout Kit
Typical Retrieve
Preparing your Trailer Tires & Spare / Jack Running Gear / Wheel Bearings Brakes Hitch Lights How Does Your Glider “Ride”?
Spare Parts! Tires, Tubes, Tailskids, Wing Skids Any parts unique to your glider! Assembly tools, bushings, spacers. Electrical connectors, oxygen fittings.
Oxygen Portable or Permanent? Refill Hose FAR’s and YOUR need for oxygen Symptoms of Hypoxia
Dehydration Affects Judgment and Decision Making. Possible cause of many “pilot errors”. Your Brain Uses Water! What goes in – must come out.
Preparing Your Sailplane
Drinking Water Oxygen System Radio Landout Kit Documents Waxing Gap Seals
Paperwork Checklist Pilot Certificate & Logbook - Flight Review Glider Logbook, Experimental FAA docs. Airworthiness, Registration Glider Flight Manual (TAS tables / wiring) Proof of Glider Insurance Trailer Tag Car Documents and Insurance
Mount Livermore 8,350’ msl
Marfa (MRF) Airport Elevation 4,950’ 2 runways, longest 6,200’
Soaring in the Wild, Wild West
Burt Comptonwww.flygliders.com