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===== 4.1 Supervision ===== | ===== 4.1 Supervision ===== | ||
- | Flying will normally take place when an SGC or approved visiting instructor has been designated as Lead Instructor to supervise. Typically during midweek operations, this will be the SGC Staff Instructor. At weekends there is a Duty team with a designated Lead Instructor and supporting Duty Instructors. The Lead Instructor should be a BGA Full Cat instructor or, alternatively, | + | Flying will normally take place when an SGC or approved visiting instructor has been designated as Lead Instructor to supervise. Typically during midweek operations, this will be the SGC Staff Instructor. At weekends there is a Duty team with a designated Lead Instructor and supporting Duty Instructors. The Lead Instructor should be a BGA Full Cat instructor or, alternatively, |
Lead Instructors, | Lead Instructors, | ||
- | ==== 4.1.1 Logsheets ==== | + | On each organised flying day, there will be a morning briefing given by the Lead Instructor in the briefing room. All pilots who intend to fly on that day are expected to attend the briefing. Any pilot who cannot attend the briefing is required to present themselves to the Lead or Support Instructors for a personal briefing. |
- | A complete and accurate log of glider flights must be kept so that pilots can be tracked and any overdue gliders identified. Launch point controllers are briefed that **“no details = no launch”**. | + | ==== 4.1.1 Logs ==== |
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+ | A complete and accurate log of glider flights must be kept so that pilots can be tracked and any overdue gliders identified, as well as being a legal requirement. Launch point controllers are briefed that **“no details = no launch”**. | ||
Pilots intending to go cross-country must indicate their intentions (e.g. their proposed task) on the log sheet, refer [[D. Cross Country Flying]]. | Pilots intending to go cross-country must indicate their intentions (e.g. their proposed task) on the log sheet, refer [[D. Cross Country Flying]]. | ||
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If you land away from Portmoak you must report it, otherwise SAR (Search and Rescue) procedures will be implemented to find you. If you cannot contact the office or duty instructor **leave a message on the answerphone (01592 840543)**, as this will be checked before calling the emergency services. | If you land away from Portmoak you must report it, otherwise SAR (Search and Rescue) procedures will be implemented to find you. If you cannot contact the office or duty instructor **leave a message on the answerphone (01592 840543)**, as this will be checked before calling the emergency services. | ||
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+ | Pilots are also required to maintain their personal flying logbooks. This is especially important for pilots under training and for those who are exercising the privileges of an SPL. All pilots are required to bring their logbook for inspection by the Duty Instructor team. | ||
===== 4.2 Pilot Licencing and Qualifications ===== | ===== 4.2 Pilot Licencing and Qualifications ===== | ||
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==== 4.2.1 Certificates ==== | ==== 4.2.1 Certificates ==== | ||
- | Until 8< | + | Until 30< |
==== 4.2.2 Licences ==== | ==== 4.2.2 Licences ==== | ||
- | Alongside the system above, the BGA, via the UK CAA, also supports the Sailplane Flight Crew Licencing system, SFCL. Under this system, which was retained from the EASA system, a glider pilot has a Sailplane Pilots Licence (SPL) - this is equivalent to the Bronze C plus CCE (the LAPL(S) | + | Alongside the system above, the BGA, via the UK CAA, also supports the Sailplane Flight Crew Licencing system, SFCL. Under this system, which was retained from the EASA system, a glider pilot has a Sailplane Pilots Licence (SPL) - this is equivalent to the Bronze C plus CCE (the LAPL(S) |
- | By 8< | + | By 30< |
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+ | A licence does not exempt the holder from following the currency requirements listed below. In some aspects the legal minimum recency is very generous and these limits are not suitable to judge currency. | ||
===== 4.3 Medicals ===== | ===== 4.3 Medicals ===== | ||
- | All PIC’s must have a current medical certificate or medical declaration (which may be GP countersigned or a Pilot Medical Declaration made via the [[https:// | + | All PIC’s must have a current medical certificate or medical declaration (which may be GP countersigned or a Pilot Medical Declaration made via the [[https:// |
The medical assessment must be appropriate for the glider pilot’s licence or certificate and for the type of flying he/she wishes to do. It should be noted that the medical requirements for gliding and GA in general are under review and subject to change. The BGA website details the latest [[https:// | The medical assessment must be appropriate for the glider pilot’s licence or certificate and for the type of flying he/she wishes to do. It should be noted that the medical requirements for gliding and GA in general are under review and subject to change. The BGA website details the latest [[https:// | ||
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The following table summarises the SGC minimum currency requirements for solo pilots. | The following table summarises the SGC minimum currency requirements for solo pilots. | ||
- | The BGA has a “currency barometer” which looks at the number of launches and gliding hours in the last 12 months. You should use this in conjunction with the requirements below to assess the “quality” of your currency. A copy of the barometer is on the CFI’s notice board and can be found on the BGA website here [[https:// | + | The BGA has a “currency barometer” which looks at the number of launches and gliding hours //in the last 12 months//. You should use this in conjunction with the requirements below to assess the “quality” of your currency. A copy of the barometer is on the CFI’s notice board, in the launch point caravan |
Obviously some weather conditions are much more challenging than others, and being current on winch doesn’t mean you can aerotow, or vice versa. The supervising instructor may impose limits on solo flying, or conversely may waive the currency recommendations for an individual, in both cases dependent upon the individual’s overall experience. However, the person primarily responsible for deciding if a proposed flight is safe is not the supervising instructor but the pilot. All pilots must make considered and rational judgements about their own currency – depending on the launch method, the glider and the weather – and discuss their situation with an instructor if in any doubt. | Obviously some weather conditions are much more challenging than others, and being current on winch doesn’t mean you can aerotow, or vice versa. The supervising instructor may impose limits on solo flying, or conversely may waive the currency recommendations for an individual, in both cases dependent upon the individual’s overall experience. However, the person primarily responsible for deciding if a proposed flight is safe is not the supervising instructor but the pilot. All pilots must make considered and rational judgements about their own currency – depending on the launch method, the glider and the weather – and discuss their situation with an instructor if in any doubt. | ||
- | A “qualified pilot” is one holding Bronze plus CCE (Cross Country Endorsement) or a LAPL(S) or SPL licence. In the case of those who were pilots before CCE was invented, holding a Silver C makes them “qualified”. | + | A “qualified pilot” is one holding Bronze plus CCE (Cross Country Endorsement) or SPL. In the case of those who were pilots before CCE was invented, holding a Silver C makes them “qualified”. |
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^ Level of Experience ^ Restrictions/ | ^ Level of Experience ^ Restrictions/ | ||
- | | Solo, with fewer than 10 solo flights. | + | | Solo, with fewer than 10 satisfactory |
- | | 10 satisfactory solo flights | + | | 10 satisfactory solo flights, but not yet a qualified pilot. | SGC instructor recommendation and signature in logbook. |
- | | Qualified | + | | Qualified |
- | | Silver | + | | Silver |
==== 4.4.2 Club Aircraft Flight Requirements ==== | ==== 4.4.2 Club Aircraft Flight Requirements ==== | ||
^ Aircraft ^ Members ^ Visitors ^ | ^ Aircraft ^ Members ^ Visitors ^ | ||
- | | Junior | All SGC solo pilots with 10 solo flights or more | Adequate currency (green | + | | Junior | All SGC solo pilots with 10 solo flights or more. | Site familiarisation check. Approval of CFI or deputy (logbook signature) plus review |
- | | DG505/ | + | | DG505/ |
All initial flights must only be made after approval and briefing by a SGC instructor, refer [[airfieldmanual: | All initial flights must only be made after approval and briefing by a SGC instructor, refer [[airfieldmanual: | ||
- | Flights in the Junior, DG505 and Perkoz require that pilot has current spin training and relevant conversion briefing and check flights. | + | Flights in the Junior, DG505 and Perkoz require that pilot has current spin training and relevant conversion briefing and check flights |
==== 4.4.3 Introductory Flights and Trial Lessons ==== | ==== 4.4.3 Introductory Flights and Trial Lessons ==== | ||
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Qualified Pilots can obtain a F&F rating which is issued by the CFI or deputy. Pilots so authorised must ensure that the care and supervision standards set down by the BGA for trial lessons are applied to this flight activity and that they adhere strictly to these guidelines. All flying must be approved by the Lead Instructor. The PIC must have a current F&F rating (via an annual check with a Full Rated instructor) and satisfy the requirements in **[[airfieldmanual: | Qualified Pilots can obtain a F&F rating which is issued by the CFI or deputy. Pilots so authorised must ensure that the care and supervision standards set down by the BGA for trial lessons are applied to this flight activity and that they adhere strictly to these guidelines. All flying must be approved by the Lead Instructor. The PIC must have a current F&F rating (via an annual check with a Full Rated instructor) and satisfy the requirements in **[[airfieldmanual: | ||
- | Any PIC flying with a non-pilot passenger must have a suitable medical (GP countersigned as minimum, see [[https:// | + | Any PIC flying with a non-pilot passenger must have a suitable medical ([[https:// |
- | Passengers flown by F&F pilots must be personally known to the pilot and must have completed a day membership form. Members who are not qualified for F&F themselves may still bring friends or family members to fly with an instructor. | + | Passengers flown by F&F pilots must be personally known to the pilot and must have completed a day membership form. Members who are not qualified for F&F themselves may still bring friends or family members to fly with an instructor |
- | ==== 4.4.5 Mutual Flying ==== | + | ==== 4.4.5 "Mutual" |
- | Only qualified pilots (Bronze+CCE) may fly mutuals. The flight must be approved by the Lead Instructor. | + | Only qualified pilots (Bronze+CCE |
- | * it must be clear and agreed who is the Pilot In Command; normally the more experienced pilot will be the PIC. | + | * It must be clearly written |
- | * the PIC is ultimately responsible for the flight safety. | + | * The PIC is ultimately responsible for the flight safety. |
- | * the PIC must satisfy the requirements in **[[airfieldmanual: | + | * The PIC must satisfy the requirements in **[[airfieldmanual: |
- | * the PIC should fly from the front seat unless specifically authorised by a Full Instructor to fly from the rear. | + | * The PIC should fly from the front seat unless specifically authorised by a Full Instructor to fly from the rear. |
+ | * In legal terms, the pilot who is not PIC is a passenger. | ||
+ | * Any person flying in a club or private aircraft must be a member of the club. Day membership forms for friends, family and guests are available in the club room, in the caravan and in the office. | ||
+ | * Any insurance requirements or restrictions need to be borne in mind when flying private two-seaters. | ||
- | Any insurance requirements or restrictions need to be borne in mind when flying private two-seaters. | ||
===== 4.5 Visitors ===== | ===== 4.5 Visitors ===== | ||
- | Visiting pilots wishing to fly solo must become temporary (reciprocal) members of the SGC and must provide a copy of their current medical and bring their up-to-date log book for inspection even if flying in their own gliders. Visiting pilots flying their own private gliders must show a current ARC, annual and insurance. First-time visitors must get a site briefing and a site familiarisation flight, refer [[7. Visitors]]. | + | Visiting pilots wishing to fly solo must become temporary (reciprocal) members of the SGC and must provide a copy of their current medical |
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+ | Visiting instructors must have approval of the CFI before instructing on site, in any club, private or visiting aircraft. This approval may include a check flight and must be renewed annually. | ||
+ | Visiting pilots may only fly club aircraft as PIC with the permission of the CFI or deputy (evidence of logbook signature) | ||
===== 4.6 Glider Conversion and Private Purchase ===== | ===== 4.6 Glider Conversion and Private Purchase ===== | ||
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The CFI has the power to revoke solo flying privileges at SGC if he or she deems it necessary. In the absence of the CFI, any instructor may, when necessary, ground a club member who is guilty of a breach of flying discipline until the circumstances of the case can be reported to the CFI. | The CFI has the power to revoke solo flying privileges at SGC if he or she deems it necessary. In the absence of the CFI, any instructor may, when necessary, ground a club member who is guilty of a breach of flying discipline until the circumstances of the case can be reported to the CFI. | ||
- | [[3. Portmoak Airfield and Facilities]] | [[:airfield_manual# | + | [[3. Portmoak Airfield and Facilities]] | [[airfieldmanual:start# |