Safety

Preflight should include full-deflection checks of all control surfaces.

 

Soaring Safety Foundation :
Contains the SSF Safety Page, SSF Instructor Page, and Safety Presentations, along with pointers to FAA safety publications.


DG Flugzeugbau (DG Sailplanes) Safety Articles :
Safety articles from the perspective of a German sailplane manufacturer. Articles deal with attitudes and perspectives of the soaring community in general and technical safety issues.


Tom Knauff - Safety Articles and Presentations :
Contains articles including: Preventing Launching Accidents; 2002 Safety Seminar; Beginning X-C; Aerotow Emergencies; and Glider Flight Training & Accidents.


Soaring Association of Canada - Safety Website :
An extensive collection of articles including: Sight-Seeing-Be Seen; Diet/Hydration; Personal Preparation; Pilot Performance; and Pilot Physiology.


Civil Air Patrol Safety Presentations:
A collection of articles and presentations from the CAP perspective. ......................................................


SSF - Standard American Soaring Signals (Air)

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SSF - Standard American Soaring Signals (Ground)

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SSF - Wing Runner Course

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