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====== - #5 Airfield Operations ====== | ====== - #5 Airfield Operations ====== | ||
- | This is an overview of the basic operations required to run the airfield. Please also refer [[A. Duty Pilot Briefing Notes]] and the [[https:// | + | This is an overview of the basic operations required to run the airfield. Please also refer [[A. Duty Pilot Briefing Notes]] and the {{groundrules.pdf|Ground Rules}} document. |
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- | All gliders require a Daily Inspection before being flown on any given day. Pilots must be cleared to DI club gliders, with a signature on the ground handling card and/or logbook. The DI book must be signed to show that a glider has been DI’d. Once a glider has been inspected it can be taken out to the launch point and not before. | + | All gliders require a Daily Inspection |
Note that the DG505 DI book needs to be specifically annotated that the inspection included a check of the canopy locking mechanism. | Note that the DG505 DI book needs to be specifically annotated that the inspection included a check of the canopy locking mechanism. | ||
- | Any defects found should be reported to an instructor who will then assess the appropriate actions. Any glider found to be subsequently unserviceable should have a “Do Not Fly” collar placed over the control column and a defect report placed in the night safe or handed in to the office; refer [[g._reporting_defects_in_club_gliders|G. Reporting Defects in Club Gliders]]. | + | Any defects found should be reported to an instructor |
For pilots rigging their aircraft, do not get distracted by onlookers, etc. as mis-rigged gliders are still a (preventable) cause of serious accidents. Ensure the necessary rigging and control checks are done. | For pilots rigging their aircraft, do not get distracted by onlookers, etc. as mis-rigged gliders are still a (preventable) cause of serious accidents. Ensure the necessary rigging and control checks are done. | ||
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* tug availability | * tug availability | ||
* etc. | * etc. | ||
- | * NOTAMs and airspace issues e.g. ** ** | + | * NOTAMs and airspace issues e.g. |
* Fife (Glenrothes) operations | * Fife (Glenrothes) operations | ||
* P600/TMA area? | * P600/TMA area? | ||
* Blairadam activity | * Blairadam activity | ||
* etc | * etc | ||
- | * Weather | + | * Weather |
* Local conditions | * Local conditions | ||
* Soaring conditions | * Soaring conditions | ||
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‘Beat ups’ (and practice competition finishes at low level) are prohibited over Portmoak airfield. Fast, low passes are prohibited over neighbouring houses (and on the ridges – refer [[B. Ridge Soaring]]). Members of the public may perceive low, fast flying as dangerous or obtrusive. Pilots must of course comply with the law, particularly in this case SERA.3101 (Negligent or Reckless Operation of Aircraft), which includes " | ‘Beat ups’ (and practice competition finishes at low level) are prohibited over Portmoak airfield. Fast, low passes are prohibited over neighbouring houses (and on the ridges – refer [[B. Ridge Soaring]]). Members of the public may perceive low, fast flying as dangerous or obtrusive. Pilots must of course comply with the law, particularly in this case SERA.3101 (Negligent or Reckless Operation of Aircraft), which includes " | ||
- | [[4. Flying Authorisation]] | [[:airfield_manual# | + | [[4. Flying Authorisation]] | [[airfieldmanual:start# |