[RCSE] Right of way

[Charlie Miller]

There are several questions concerning launch right of way. I like to see this.. I do have to disagree with the flying plane having a better view of the launch area. When flying, it isn't always easy to look around when close to the ground.. While the launch pilot has time and can focus down the line. He doesn't have to launch at a given time. The flying pilot doesn't have the time. And he is committed to land..  In full scale, the glider always has the right of way. The glider can't go around. This isn't saying that model gliders should be treated the same. But It is something to think about.. Who has the most options???  Another point I would like to make is that this has nothing to do with a contest. This was the pilots that were out practicing. There was no organization.... And it was crowded. I chose to stop flying. It was just to crazy. So this was something I think all the pilots should have been looking out for.  Each other!! The glider that got damaged was close to the end of the winch line. and was low coming in.. I think if the winching pilot would have been looking. He would have seen the glider approaching...... Like I said, It was very crowded. I had to be very careful when launching on my short upstart.... I never launched until I was certain that it was clear. Most of the time I would have to hold for a minute.. Also there were many gliders/handlaunch that were flying over the winch lines.  So people knew it was hectic. I don't want to change the rules. But I think its a good thing to bring up the awareness of what could happen. Charlie