An experienced pilot was soaring the southside late in the morning and slightly active conditions when a traffic situation presented itself – he made a deliberate move to avoid another pilot and then a subsequent turn to orient into the wind for a top landing. He was observed to have spun the glider at low altitude.
The pilot remarked that his choice of his old glider was a contributing factor to the low level spin.
We are all reminded to weight shift in an athletic fashion – every single turn off our flying lives. Not just because it increases enjoyment confidence and performance but rather because it reduces the odds that we will suffer a spin event inadvertently when we need an emergency turn.
Finally – beware of the dangers of combining less than ideal equipment – changing conditions and traffic.
The pilot was transported to the hospital but subsequently released with only minor injuries.
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