Gliders are a bit like ducks, graceful in the air but awkward on the ground. Since they don’t move all that well once they come to a stop, it is important to promote the activities that will keep the active runway area clear. The appropriate behaviour on landing is to always exit the glider promptly so you can assess the situation properly. As a minimum the glider should be rotated perpendicular to the runway, as this will present the least profile to incoming traffic. Next it is important to clear the runway with a path perpendicular to it. Crossing an active runway at an angle leaves you exposed for a longer period of time. It is better to get clear and then move up the sides. Given a choice, clear the runway to the side the launch line is on. This also gives the clearest space to inbound aircraft, and saves re-crossing the active area again. Special care must always be taken when moving any aircraft, and sailplanes are no different.
All aircraft should be properly secured when left unattended. Regardless of the conditions, as a minimum, parked gliders should have the wing into the wind weighted down with one or more tires, the spoilers opened, flaps retracted, and the canopy closed and locked. On a day that can be classified as windy (15+Knots) any unused aircraft should be parked in the Hangar or in other sheltered areas, or tied down. More tires may be used on the weighted wing and others may be used to block the tail to prevent weathercocking into the wind. Tow planes should be oriented nose to the wind and have the control lock applied. If none is available, then the seat belt on the PILOT’S SEAT ONLY should be looped around the control stick. On the aircraft that have the option, the brakes should be locked on and the wheels chocked.