I went CASA seminar 3 or 4 weeks ago and I got the impression arrival with base and final only circuit or just a straight in (and give calls as appropriate) are approved arrival methods for all airports. Also I think all glider pilots should be aware the correct procedure in the event of a radio failure at a certified or registered airport (they now all require radio)
Personally I prefer doing a comp finish which consists of a base and final rather than trying to do low, tight full circuit. I can judge and see what is happening and easily slot in with the people with their low finishes. I understand in Europe the preferred finish method is a straight in approach and you must always have enough energy to land long on the duty runway. It is not the norm here but in Europe after you land long they expect use the last part of your energy to roll off the active runway. I have seen regional comps in Germany with 120+ gliders and no issues at all. Landing next to car or tie down is not what is done - every body is landing in a predictable way. CASA seem to be getting good material on the topic (printed and web) all but I find going to a seminar is a quick way to bone up on it and you get your free BBQ and beer as well to talk over things!!!! Ian McPhee 20 May 2010 14:31, John Welsh <[email protected]> wrote: > I asked Steve Nota, the CASA Safety Advisor (WA) about the 500' on final > with regard to gliders and received the answer, no it doesn't apply to > gliders. > > Regards, > > John Welsh > Home: (08) 9496 0664 > Mob: 041 794 5981 (Next G) > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > John invites you to visit Beverley Soaring Society at > www.beverley-soaring.org.au > and the Gliding Federation of Australia web site www.gfa.org.au > Newcomers to gliding and soaring are invited to visit www.soaring.com.au > > > >
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