It depends... It is not acceptable to change direction after landing if that means you are going to cross an operational area of the runway. There is too much risk that another aircraft could be landing alongside you. You cannot know for certain what is or isn't on approach behind you. I believe it is acceptable to taxy off the runway into a non-landing area, if you are already so close to the edge of the runway that there simply can't be anyone coming through alongside you, and yes be sure you can stop without having to rely on the brakes. So the answer depends on whether the layout of the airfield allows you to land short enough, and close enough to the edge of the runway, and with no energy left. Pam
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Texler, Michael Sent: Thursday, 28 February 2013 11:36 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: [Aus-soaring] Simple question straw poll, you can reply offlist Simple Question; "When flying a glider, is it OK to taxy off the runway after landing to position the glider close to the rear of the launch grid?" YES or NO or "It depends.." (give a reason) Offlist replies preferred >From latest MOSP Taxying after landing Sailplanes should make a straight approach and landing run parallel to the runway and must not taxy clear of the runway unless operationally required and only if no other aircraft can land alongside in the direction of taxi. Powered sailplanes may taxi under power providing it is safe to do so. _______________________________________________ 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
