Update to the ‘Winch Launching; Flying, Training and Operating Instructions Guidebook’

Safety Investigation Authority, Finland issued a safety recommendation to the Finnish Aeronautical Association, proposing an update to the ‘Winch Launching; Flying, Training and Operating Instructions Guidebook’ as regards the section that deals with emergencies during the ground run phase of glider winch launching. In addition, it is recommended that the guidebook be distributed to student glider pilots as part of their training material.