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bruced [4.4.2 Club Aircraft Flight Requirements]
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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.
  
-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 on request.+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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 ^ Level of Experience ^ Restrictions/Currency ^ Privileges ^ ^ Level of Experience ^ Restrictions/Currency ^ Privileges ^
-| Solo, with fewer than 10 solo flights.  | Daily check before flying.  | All flying must be under the direct supervision of an instructor  | +| Solo, with fewer than 10 satisfactory solo flights. | Daily check flight before flying. Signature in logbook from supervising instructor for all check and solo flights. | All flying must be under the direct supervision of an instructor. | 
-| 10  satisfactory solo flights //plus SGC instructor recommendation and signature in logbook//, but not  yet a qualified pilot.  | Briefing  before every flight.  Check after every 10<sup>th</sup> flight until Bronze completed.  Check  flight if 3 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method.  {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|24 month checks}} required.  | As  above. | +| 10  satisfactory solo flights, but not yet a qualified pilot. | SGC instructor recommendation and signature in logbook. Briefing  before every flight. Signature in logbook from supervising instructor for all check and solo flights. Check after every 10<sup>th</sup> flight until Bronze completed.  Check flight every 3 weeks. {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|24 month progress check}} required. | As  above. | 
-| Qualified  pilot, but pre-Silver.  Note:  minimum age 16 for this qualification.  | Check  flight if 6 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method.  {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|24 month checks}} required.  | Self-authorising  for solo flying, under overall supervision by an instructor on the field.  Authorisation required from SGC Instructor for cross-country flights in SGC aircraft.  Briefing  recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft.  | +| Qualified  pilot, but pre-Silver or less than 100 hours.  Note:  minimum age 16 for this qualification.  | Check flight every 3 weeks if red on currency barometer. Otherwise, check  flight every 6 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method.  {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}} required.  | Self-authorising for flights in own aircraft, under overall supervision by an instructor on the field. Authorisation required from SGC instructor for all flights in SGC aircraft. Briefing recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft.  | 
-| Silver  Badge and above or holding a BGA Instructor rating | Check  flight or discussion with instructor if 6 weeks since last flight using  proposed launch method.  {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}} required for those qualified to fly with passengers, except that  instructors follow standard BGA annual revalidation requirements. Must retain  30 days currency to instruct or carry passengers.  {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|24 month checks}} required for all others.  | Self-authorising for solo flying.  Authorisation required from SGC Instructor for cross-country flights in SGC aircraft.  |+| Silver  Badge and 100 hours or holding a BGA Instructor rating | Check  flight or discussion with instructor if 6 weeks since last flight using  proposed launch method.  {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}} required, except that  instructors follow standard BGA annual revalidation requirements. Must retain  30 days currency to instruct or carry passengers. | Self-authorising for flights in own aircraft. Authorisation required from SGC instructor for all flights in SGC aircraft. Briefing recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft. |
  
 ==== 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 or yellow on BGA currency  barometer) plus site familiarisation.  Review with lead instructor.  | +| Junior | All SGC solo pilots with 10 solo flights or more. | Site familiarisation check. Approval of CFI or deputy (logbook signature) plus review with lead instructor.  | 
-| DG505/Perkoz | All SGC  Bronze+CCE pilots, subject to satisfactory check flight(s) | Silver, subject to satisfactory check flight(s) |+| DG505/Perkoz | All SGC Bronze+CCE pilots, subject to satisfactory check flight(s) (logbook signature). | Silver plus 100 hours, subject to satisfactory check flight(s).  Approval of CFI or deputy (logbook signature) plus review with lead instructor. |
  
 All initial flights must only be made after approval and briefing by a SGC instructor, refer [[airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#Glider Conversion and Private Purchase|Glider Conversion and Private Purchase]]. All initial flights must only be made after approval and briefing by a SGC instructor, refer [[airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#Glider Conversion and Private Purchase|Glider Conversion and Private Purchase]].
  
-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 and that the pilot is in currency (green or yellow on the BGA currency barometer).
  
 ==== 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:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]**. 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:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]**.
  
-Any PIC flying with a non-pilot passenger must have a suitable medical (GP countersigned as minimum, see [[https://members.gliding.co.uk/medical-2/|BGA Laws and Rules - Medical]])+Any PIC flying with a non-pilot passenger must have a suitable medical ([[https://members.gliding.co.uk/medical-2/|BGA Laws and Rules - Medical]])
  
-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 or IFP.
  
 ==== 4.4.5 "Mutual" Flying ==== ==== 4.4.5 "Mutual" Flying ====
  
-Only qualified pilots (Bronze+CCE or SPL) may fly together (except when the PIC has an instructor, IFP or F&F rating). The flight must be approved by the Lead Instructor.+Only qualified pilots (Bronze+CCE or SPL) approved by the CFI or deputy (evidenced by logbook signature) may fly together (except when the PIC has an instructor, IFP or F&F rating). Each flight must be approved by the Lead Instructor.
  
-  * 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 and agreed who is the Pilot In Command.
   * 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:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]**.   * The PIC must satisfy the requirements in **[[airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]**.
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 ===== 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 or PMD 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 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 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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