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'''Always wash the glider if it is at all dirty, especially the leading edges and underside of the fuselage.''' If the dirt/bugs are left, it takes much longer to clean than if they are cleaned off at the end of the day. Bucket and sponge are provided, and use the leather to dry.
# Prep the glider as much as you can before pulling it onto the dolly in front of the trailer, which can be potentially in the way of other people derigging. You can take the tape off, tailplane, batteries, parachute , '''TE probe''' etc all before you get to the trailer.
# Have the ramp in the lowered position with the big wheels on the trailer side of the ramp. Make sure the two pins are in place to secure the ramp (Don't lose these pins!).
# When bringing the fuselage onto the belly dolly, make sure you remove the tail dolly. The fuse' should be dragged onto the belly dolly so that the leading edge of the dolly is in line with the '9' or 'B' on the ASW 19B lettering on the side of the fuse. This means it will seat nicely in the trailer. This can be tricky. If it's being really stubborn, pull the fuse on further once the wings are removed. I usually get the aircraft lined up in front of the trailer, remove the tow out gear but leave the wing dolly then. I can then drag the glider forwards onto the dolly myself.
# Once on the dolly, put a trestle under one wing, raise the ramp with the lever and put the pin in to secure it. This can also be stubborn.
# Raise the main wheel.
# Make sure the trailer is ready with wing dollies at the end. Disconnect all the controls and tape, and put the silver wing guards back on the correct wings. Do this 'before' you ask for help.
# Take the left wing off first, as the exact reverse of the rig.The pin on the wing dolly goes into the spar hole closest to the wing root. Roll wing in gently, taking care to remain clear of the corner of the trailer (which should be covered in carpet) and the lugs on the fuse (which you could cover with tennis balls). The dolly will hit a physical stop at the front of the trailer. Initially, slide the wings fully outboard (to give more clearance when rolling in the fuse). # Repeat with the right wing. Now the fuse goes in to trailer as the exact reverse of the rig. == Closing the trailer ==
# Once the glider is away, avoid putting the tow out gear in the front (tow hook end) of the trailer as it can easily be squashed when the lid comes down. Dont put anything in the front before you bring the lid down.