In a message dated 9/3/2001 2:42:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
ddahlgren@snet.net writes:
>
> i know they have a new driver orientation and a license deal but is there a
> new
> car orientation and new car license where we play run it up to a couple of
> different speeds and spotters watch things like stability and chute
> deployment
> on a new car. With half of these cars being home built i would think a
> couple
> of 'flight tests' before using the thing in anger might be a smart idea to
> make
> sure all systems work well or as designed ( you pick which is better).
> Dave Dahlgren
>
> glen barrett wrote:
> >
> > OK Keith & Doug
> > I am a believer in always using the chute. Some time things are going on
> > that the driver doesn't know about. I know they are a pain to keep clean
> and
> > pack. I especially would like to see the new guys use them so they know
> > where they are in an emergency.The other is it gets you off the track
> sooner
> > and the guy on the starting line is not baking so long.
> > Glen
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
> > To: <ARDUNDOUG@aol.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 5:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: wandering track/chutes
> >
> > > I do the same thing Doug.... just makes sense to me to save that ordeal
> > for
> > > an emergency..... the other side of this is that I didn't get down to
> the
> > > big end under power this last time out..... Hmmm maybe I can use my
> Chute
> > > next year...
> > >
> > >
Dave,
A new car really gets a thorough going-over the first time thru Tech.
Any new driver has the Tech with the car he (or she) is going to drive. This
includes a pretty comprehensive "car-orientation", during which the driver
has to demonstrate their familiarity with the controls (especially emergency)
and do an emergency exit in "full-dress".
The licensing program speaks for itself. The rookie driver goes
through a "rookie-orientation" that includes a tour of the race course and a
lecture by Greg Waters. The rookie than makes licensing passes up to and
including either the category desired or one qualifying for the record
sought. In my case I licensed in the RedHead streamliner, powered by my own
engine.....................Ardun Doug King
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