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- | 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 |