airfieldmanual:5._airfield_operations
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| Please pass your details (name, membership number, glider ID and type) to the launch point controller before getting in; the launch point controllers have been briefed that **“no details = no launch”.** | Please pass your details (name, membership number, glider ID and type) to the launch point controller before getting in; the launch point controllers have been briefed that **“no details = no launch”.** | ||
| - | A quick inspection of the glider using the “ABCD” check may be appropriate when first using the glider and before getting in: | + | A quick inspection of the glider using the “ABCDE” check may be appropriate when first using the glider and before getting in: |
| | A | Airframe checked via a brief walk-around of the glider. Ice/rain? Tyres ok? Canopy clear & clean? | | | A | Airframe checked via a brief walk-around of the glider. Ice/rain? Tyres ok? Canopy clear & clean? | | ||
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| | C | Controls all moving smoothly and in correct sense? | | | C | Controls all moving smoothly and in correct sense? | | ||
| | D | Tail dolly (and wing walker) off? | | | D | Tail dolly (and wing walker) off? | | ||
| + | | E | Eventualities (consider airfield layout and other operations before getting in, not a replacement for pre-flight eventualities check!) | | ||
| * The club reminds all pilots of BGA recommendations on the use of ballast, particularly for pilots of low hours or experience. Generally, the minimum placard weight plus 15kg. | * The club reminds all pilots of BGA recommendations on the use of ballast, particularly for pilots of low hours or experience. Generally, the minimum placard weight plus 15kg. | ||
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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]] | [[airfieldmanual:start# | + | [[4. Flying Authorisation]] | [[:airfield_manual# |
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