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airfieldmanual:3._portmoak_airfield_and_facilities [2021/02/02 13:18]
sallyw [3.3 Club Facilities]
airfieldmanual:3._portmoak_airfield_and_facilities [2022/06/03 13:02]
176.35.253.246 ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation
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 | **Address** | Scottish Gliding Union, Portmoak Airfield, Scotlandwell, KINROSS, KY13 9JJ| | **Address** | Scottish Gliding Union, Portmoak Airfield, Scotlandwell, KINROSS, KY13 9JJ|
 | **Phone** | 01592 840543 (answerphone out of hours) | | **Phone** | 01592 840543 (answerphone out of hours) |
-| **Email** | mailto:office@scottishglidingcentre.co.uk |+| **Email** | [[office@scottishglidingcentre.co.uk]] |
 | **Website** | [[https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/]] | | **Website** | [[https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/]] |
-| **Lat/Long** | N56:11:21 W003:19:19 |+| **Lat/Long** | N56°11′21″ W003°19′19″ |
 | **Google Maps** | [[https://goo.gl/maps/dViBtzMpYSP6qGMq6|56.189038, -3.321831]] | | **Google Maps** | [[https://goo.gl/maps/dViBtzMpYSP6qGMq6|56.189038, -3.321831]] |
  
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     * accommodation comprising ten bedrooms (5 single, 4 twin, 1 double), showers & toilets     * accommodation comprising ten bedrooms (5 single, 4 twin, 1 double), showers & toilets
     * a briefing room.     * a briefing room.
-  * **Please note that due to COVID, the clubroomcafé & bar are not currently available.**+  * **Please note that due to COVID, the clubroom is available to members only and the café & bar are currently closed.**
   * There are no self-catering facilities.   * There are no self-catering facilities.
   * Disabled access and toilets/shower facilities are available.    * Disabled access and toilets/shower facilities are available. 
-  * The club glider fleet consists of two ASK21s, one DG505, and three SZD Juniors. We also have a Perkoz due for delivery in 1st half 2021. +  * We also have a Simulator consisting of the front fuselage of a two seat glider with a 220 degree wrap-around screen – it’s available on a booked and paid for basis. 
-  * For aerotows, we have one EuroFox tug. A seasonal tug pilot is usually on site during May to September.  +
-  * For winch launching we have two winches; a SkyLaunch and a SupaCat winch.  +
-  * We also have a [[https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/simulator/|Simulator]] consisting of the front fuselage of a two seat glider with a 220 degree wrap-around screen – it’s available on a booked and paid for basis. +
   * There are two linear hangars for club and private aircraft, and a blister hangar for equipment and gliders.    * There are two linear hangars for club and private aircraft, and a blister hangar for equipment and gliders. 
   * There are two glider workshops, the member’s workshop is available on a booked basis only.    * There are two glider workshops, the member’s workshop is available on a booked basis only. 
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   * UL91 aviation gasoline is available. The office can provide directions on access and payment.    * UL91 aviation gasoline is available. The office can provide directions on access and payment. 
   * Trailer and glider parking for visitors is on the North side of the centre track opposite the caravan site. Refer [[#AirfieldLayout|Airfield Layout]].   * Trailer and glider parking for visitors is on the North side of the centre track opposite the caravan site. Refer [[#AirfieldLayout|Airfield Layout]].
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 +===== - Fleet, Tugs & Winches =====
 +  * The club glider fleet consists of two ASK21s, one DG505, one SZD Perkoz and three SZD Juniors.
 +  * For aerotows, we have two EuroFox tugs. We usually have tug pilots available 7 days a week during May to September. 
 +  * For winch launching we have two winches; a SkyLaunch and a SupaCat winch. We usually have 7 days a week launching available all year round.
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 ===== - Airfield Layout ===== ===== - Airfield Layout =====
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   * Please collect and dispose of all rubbish, including wing tape, in a suitable bin.   * Please collect and dispose of all rubbish, including wing tape, in a suitable bin.
  
-[[2. Safety on the Airfield and in the Air]] | [[:airfield_manual#contents|Contents]] | [[4. Flying Authorisation]]+[[2. Safety on the Airfield and in the Air]] | [[airfieldmanual:start#contents|Contents]] | [[4. Flying Authorisation]]
  
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