Tools
We could each spend endless hours researching, designing, and building solutions to common safety issues. Or we can simply buy or copy a Solution that’s already been thoroughly tested - in other words, a Tool. Take advantage of what others have done - check out the Tools on these pages. If you would like to share a tool that you know about or have created yourself, please contact the email at the bottom of this page.
Parachutes
This document lists recommendations from SCOH members as well as contact information for local parachute riggers.
9 page article from Soaring Magazine, 1992
Updated version of above, 2013
Federal Aviation Regulations
Parachuting Operations near SCOH
Glocester, Lexington, Saledo and more
Radio Communication
Pre-Flight BriefingYou can now get "fully briefed" online for weather information and temporary flight restrictions. By logging into your free account with the Flight Service Station contract provider (Martin Marietta), your viewing of the content is now recorded.
British Gliding Association
Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques
The Airman's Information Manual provides basic procedures for radio communication for new pilots and also highlights safe operating concepts for all pilots.
Miscellaneous
SPOT
The SPOT Personal Tracker is a satellite GPS messenger providing location-based communications to friends and family.
Mountain Flying
Saint Auban, France Training Guide
Prepare the Glider
Checklists are valuable tools that mitigate risk when they are used uninterrupted and deliberately (not rushed).
Rigging (Members only link Sailplane Flight Manual)
Pre-Flight (Members only link Sailplane Flight Manual)
(Members only link Flight and Operations Manuals)
(Members only link Flight and Operations Manuals)