soaring in the wild wild west presented by burt compton©
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Soaringin the Wild Wild West
Presented by Burt Compton©
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Pterosaur
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High Airport ElevationsHigh Temperatures =
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Know your runway length!
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Proper Tow Position
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Light and Variable
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Something Missing?
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Virga
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Walking Rain
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Hail
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GPS in the Big Sky / See & Avoid
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Your Experienced Crew
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Why you need a good Crewperson To help you rig / derig. To do the mundane tasks so you can concentrate
on planning your flight. To follow & stay in radio contact, in order to help
you find a good landing site, or clear a road. To negotiate with authorities to retrieve you from
private property, usually fenced. To be an encouraging & supportive team mate.
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Landout Kit Water Rope & Stakes Walkin’ Shoes Rain Jacket Whistle Flashlight Food Bars Water
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Landout Kit
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Typical Retrieve
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Preparing your Trailer Tires & Spare / Jack Running Gear / Wheel Bearings Brakes Hitch Lights How Does Your Glider “Ride”?
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Spare Parts! Tires, Tubes, Tailskids, Wing Skids Any parts unique to your glider! Assembly tools, bushings, spacers. Electrical connectors, oxygen fittings.
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Oxygen Portable or Permanent? Refill Hose FAR’s and YOUR need for oxygen Symptoms of Hypoxia
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Dehydration Affects Judgment and Decision Making. Possible cause of many “pilot errors”. Your Brain Uses Water! What goes in – must come out.
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Preparing Your Sailplane
Drinking Water Oxygen System Radio Landout Kit Documents Waxing Gap Seals
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Paperwork Checklist Pilot Certificate & Logbook - Flight Review Glider Logbook, Experimental FAA docs. Airworthiness, Registration Glider Flight Manual (TAS tables / wiring) Proof of Glider Insurance Trailer Tag Car Documents and Insurance
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Mount Livermore 8,350’ msl
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Marfa (MRF) Airport Elevation 4,950’ 2 runways, longest 6,200’
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Soaring in the Wild, Wild West
Burt Comptonwww.flygliders.com