User Tools

Site Tools


airfieldmanual:7._visitors

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revision Previous revision
Next revision
Previous revision
airfieldmanual:7._visitors [2020/12/31 08:58]
sallyw ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation
airfieldmanual:7._visitors [2022/10/27 17:00] (current)
wolfr old revision restored (2021/01/13 13:28)
Line 3: Line 3:
 ===== - General Information ===== ===== - General Information =====
  
-Welcome to the site and on behalf the Board and members, we hope that you have a safe and enjoyable stay.+Welcome to the site and on behalf or the Board and members, we hope that you have a safe and enjoyable stay.
  
 Naturally, you will want to learn about the site and its operation if it is your first visit here and it is important to safe flying that you take the time to read the necessary documentation including this manual and obtain the necessary briefing(s) from either your lead instructor or an SGC instructor. Naturally, you will want to learn about the site and its operation if it is your first visit here and it is important to safe flying that you take the time to read the necessary documentation including this manual and obtain the necessary briefing(s) from either your lead instructor or an SGC instructor.
Line 11: Line 11:
 ===== - Trailer & Glider Parking ===== ===== - Trailer & Glider Parking =====
  
-Trailer parking is situated at the side of the track between the centre and north fields opposite the caravan site. Please maintain well-aligned lines to ease rigging.+Trailer parking is situated at the North side of the track between the Centre and North Fields opposite the caravan site. Please maintain well-aligned lines to ease rigging.
  
 {{ :airfieldmanual:figure_3-3.jpg?direct |Airfield Layout}} {{ :airfieldmanual:figure_3-3.jpg?direct |Airfield Layout}}
Line 23: Line 23:
 </blockquote> </blockquote>
  
-When towing gliders out of or back to this area please keep a good look out as the N field can be very busy. Please remain close to the track and that way there is usually enough room for landings so all that is required is for the tow vehicle to stop as per normal while gliders are on approach.+When towing gliders out of or back to this area please keep a good look out as the North Field can be very busy. Please remain close to the track and that way there is usually enough room for landings so all that is required is for the tow vehicle to stop as per normal while gliders are on approach.
  
 ===== - Temporary Membership and Pre-flight Requirements ===== ===== - Temporary Membership and Pre-flight Requirements =====
Line 39: Line 39:
 Please (re-) read the notes on ridge flying in [[B. Ridge Soaring]] and also take note of [[airfieldmanual:5._airfield_operations#weather|5. Airfield Operations, Weather Considerations]]. Please (re-) read the notes on ridge flying in [[B. Ridge Soaring]] and also take note of [[airfieldmanual:5._airfield_operations#weather|5. Airfield Operations, Weather Considerations]].
  
-Aggressive flying styles are strongly discouraged. High energy low passes over the hills may contravene SERA.3101 (Negligent or Reckless Operation of Aircraft). Do not fly lower on the hill than the soaring conditions require. Never fly close to, towards or directly over any person on the ground. Lookout is always paramount.+Aggressive flying styles are strongly discouraged. High energy low passes over the hills may contravene [[https://www.caa.co.uk/uploadedFiles/CAA/Content/Standard_Content/Commercial_industry/Airspace/Rules_of_the_air/Files/20171012SERAABC_ANO_PermissionsExemptions_ROTA2015Consolidation.pdf|SERA.3101 Negligent or Reckless Operation of Aircraft]]. Do not fly lower on the hill than the soaring conditions require. Never fly close to, towards or directly over any person on the ground. Lookout is always paramount.
  
 Local residents and hill walkers may perceive low, fast flying as dangerous or obtrusive. Visiting pilots are required to respect and comply with the foregoing. Local residents and hill walkers may perceive low, fast flying as dangerous or obtrusive. Visiting pilots are required to respect and comply with the foregoing.
Line 45: Line 45:
 ===== - Noise abatement ===== ===== - Noise abatement =====
  
-If using powered aircraft (aeroplanes or gliders) please read sections [[airfieldmanual:5._airfield_operations#turbo_fes_jet_units|5. Airfield Operations, Turbo/FES/Jet Units]] and [[9. Operation of Powered Aircraft]] about minimising engine noise in the local area.+If using powered aircraft (aeroplanes or gliders) please read [[airfieldmanual:5._airfield_operations#turbo_fes_jet_units|5. Airfield Operations, Turbo/FES/Jet Units]] and [[9. Operation of Powered Aircraft]] about minimising engine noise in the local area.
  
 [[6. Local Airspace for Glider Pilots]] | [[:airfield_manual#contents|Contents]] | [[8. New Members]] [[6. Local Airspace for Glider Pilots]] | [[:airfield_manual#contents|Contents]] | [[8. New Members]]
  
  
airfieldmanual/7._visitors.1609405107.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/12/31 08:58 by sallyw