Blanik Ground Handling Reminder

The Maintenance Crew would like to remind all members that when ground handling the Blaniks; that pushing them backwards on the grass may subject the tailwheel to stresses that can result in the damage to the tailwheel support structure. This is especially true when moving the glider from the hard surface to a soft, wet surface.
Therefore, always moving the glider forward is preferred. Though it may not always be the most expeditious. So, if the glider is moved backwards use care to ease the stress on the tailwheel support assembly.

Craig Bixby