SAFA Skysailor Magazine

37 SUMMER 2025 | December-January-February SKY SAILOR up the glider and carry it out of the water (after opening all the zips to let out the water and sand). Glider damage included two broken rear leading edges, most battens broken or deformed, and two tears in the under-surface. Widen safety margins, make turn-back decisions earlier, especially when there is a possibility of water impact. Never land in the ocean. #1611 – PG mid-air collision, Rosins Lookout, Beechmont, Qld/S Two PG2 pilots were flying under super- vision from Rosin’s Lookout at Beechmont (Qld/S). Both had received the same briefing, confirmed that they understood the warnings about the fickle and narrow lift band, and understood the flight plan. Both pilots were tracking E-W along the ridge, with PIC1 in front with some 200m horizontal separation, and PIC2 slightly higher (10-20m). PIC1 then turned 180º from the ridge and was aware of PIC2 still oncoming but higher, and held position with their right wingtip to the ridge. As the two approached head-on, PIC2 observed PIC1 climbing directly towards them and was too slow to react. PIC2’s body/harness trajectory took them straight through the Forms and Documents SAFA Documents are now available in the Member Zone of the SAFA website . To access them select then select ‘Documents’ in the left-hand menu. These documents are constantly updated,so download them only when required. DO NOT save them for later use. The office will not accept outdated forms. Documents available to the general public are accessible on the website under: ‘Pilot Tools’  Forms & Docs Visiting Pilot Membership Pilots requiring Visiting Pilot Memberships please go to https://safa.asn.au/pilot-tools/ visiting-international-pilots/ SAFA Office Manager