Gorilla
King of Belize
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Crimson03 said:Let's see if I get the jist of this thread. I am supposed to put a 3-4k transponder in my 10k glider, so professional jet pilots can safely read the newspaper at work. If you're not looking out the window what' the hell is the point of flying? Chicks? Money? Prestige?
Pathetic
No you haven't got it. If I was flying a glider again, I wouldn't use a transponder so the jet puke can read his USA Today, I'd use it as a layer of protection for ME. I don't know who's out there. It's great to pretend they're all on pins and needles with a killer visual lookout, and they won't cream me while I'm thermalling, but the reality is that they are likely half asleep.
If you are counting upon others' actions and equipment to keep you safe, then I'd suggest you rethink how you fly. Like riding a motorcycle, you have to expect the other guy to do something stupid, and protect yourself accordingly.