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olliek created 		winch:unplanned_emergencies [2024/07/14 12:30] (current)
olliek [Receiving A 'STOP' Signal]
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   * [[:winch|Introduction]]   * [[:winch|Introduction]]
-  * [[:safety|Safety]]+  * [[:winch:safety|Safety]]
   * [[:winch:the_winchs_perspective|The Winch's Perspective]]   * [[:winch:the_winchs_perspective|The Winch's Perspective]]
   * [[:winch:the_skylaunch_2|The Skylaunch 2]]   * [[:winch:the_skylaunch_2|The Skylaunch 2]]
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   * [[:winch:setting_up|Setting Up]]   * [[:winch:setting_up|Setting Up]]
   * [[:winch:launching|Launching]]   * [[:winch:launching|Launching]]
-  * [[:winch:unplanned_emegencies|Unplanned Emergencies]]+  * [[:winch:unplanned_emergencies|Unplanned Emergencies]]
   * [[:winch:simulated_launch_failures|Simulated Launch Failures]]   * [[:winch:simulated_launch_failures|Simulated Launch Failures]]
   * [[:winch:maintenance|Maintenance]]   * [[:winch:maintenance|Maintenance]]
  
 ====== Unplanned Emergencies ====== ====== Unplanned Emergencies ======
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 ===== Receiving A 'STOP' Signal ===== ===== Receiving A 'STOP' Signal =====
  
-Upon receiving a ‘STOP’ signal, you should quickly assess what actions you should take. Keep in mind that cutting the power at very low levels may result in a very difficult launch failure, but likewise in some cases it could save the pilot's life.+Upon receiving a ‘STOP’ signal, you should quickly: 
 + 
 +  - Cut the power. 
 +  - Select Neutral and apply full brake. 
  
 ===== Launch Failures ===== ===== Launch Failures =====
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 If the cables are not pulled out straight or the launch point unintentionally crosses them, the other cable may be picked up during the launch. If the cables are not pulled out straight or the launch point unintentionally crosses them, the other cable may be picked up during the launch.
  
-If you realise a cable has been picked up, continue the launch until the glider is in a position where it can be safely landed. **Your priority should be the safety of the pilots.**  Then, as soon as possible and to avoid damage to the winch:+If you realise a cable has been picked up, if possible, continue the launch until the glider is in a position where it can be safely landed (e.g., not giving the pilots an ultra-low launch failure). **Your priority should be the safety of the pilots.**  Then, as soon as possible and to avoid damage to the winch:
  
   - Cut the power.   - Cut the power.
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 Every now and again, an aircraft or vehicle may unintentionally cross your winch cables. Crossing the cables should be avoided for some obvious reasons, including the fact that there is a massive 300 horsepower engine on the other end! Every now and again, an aircraft or vehicle may unintentionally cross your winch cables. Crossing the cables should be avoided for some obvious reasons, including the fact that there is a massive 300 horsepower engine on the other end!
  
-If the cables are crossed by an aircraft or vehicle, they should be thoroughly inspected by the winch driver for damage at the point they were crossed at. The affected cables should not be used until this is completed.+If the cables are crossed by an aircraft or vehicle, they should be thoroughly inspected by the winch driver for damage at the point they were crossed. The affected cables should not be used until this is completed.
  
  
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