We could add that old saying "that a superior pilot uses his/her superior knowledge so they don't need to demonstrate their superior skills"; it's part of the airmanship package.
Stuart FERGUSON On 06/03/2013, at 16:26, Scott Penrose <[email protected]> wrote: > > On 06/03/2013, at 4:17 PM, Stuart & Kerri FERGUSON <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Scott, >> my Mk2 eye ball is my Flarm; it does not resolve separation problems >> but it can direct your attention and our Mk1 eyeball to an area in the sky >> that needs attention, especially as you pointed out someone approaching from >> behind or an unannounced modified circuit. Correct use of the radio is also >> part of the overall package. >> >> S.A. or Situational Awareness is essential for safe operations. > > Totally > > * S.A. in circuit - using Eyes and Radio Call > * FLARM > * Local procedure (which strip to land etc) > * Land straight ahead. > > I just don't think any of the first 3 replace the 4th without high risk, low > benefit. > > I will be landing straight ahead, and assuming that any glider either side of > me might turn in front of me - always fly safe and assume the worst. > > Scott > > > _______________________________________________ > 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
