I think part of the problem is that a lot of experienced pilots don't have a copy of Basic Gliding Knowledge, in fact I wonder how many experienced Instructors out there still have their GFA Instructors manual or at least refer to it occasionally.
Unfortunately its rather like when you first learn to drive, you carefully study the theory and the rules of the road to get your licence but how much of this information have you really retained by the time you are off your P plates? and what about new rules that have been introduced, recent research has found that a significant amount of drivers don't know how to properly handle roundabouts! Once a pilot has finished his training it seems that apart from annual checks some clubs instructors panels may not be placing enough emphasis on ensuring that their level of knowledge is maintained and updated. It could of course be reasonably argued that it is the pilots responsibilty to ensure that they keep themselves up to date, however some pilots obviously do not take that responsibility. My understanding is that the structure of the GFA , the regional organisations and clubs means there is an established system of promulgating this information and the clubs instructors panel is the main channel for this information to the clubs pilots. John Parncutt -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kevin Roden Sent: Saturday, 2 July 2005 8:17 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] 200' rule Flying today with a new student, a conversation started about lookout and flying with other aircraft. My student quoted the minimum 200' rule, to me. When questioned about where he had learnt it, he said "it is in the BGK" Sure enough, upon checking my 1996 edition, page 81 has this rule. A student of 2 months experience (15 flights) can quote the rules of the air that supposed experienced pilots claim not to exist. Maybe if you haven't read your BGK recently it is time to have another read. Just like a good movie, every time you watch it you see something you didn't notice last time. Kevin Roden _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
