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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