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| - | ====== | + | ====== 9. Operation of Powered Aircraft ====== |
| This section details the SGC’s procedure for the operation of powered aircraft based at Portmoak Airfield and for visiting aircraft. | This section details the SGC’s procedure for the operation of powered aircraft based at Portmoak Airfield and for visiting aircraft. | ||
| - | ===== - Aims ===== | + | ===== 9.1 Aims ===== |
| - To ensure at all times the safety of all persons engaged in flying activities at Portmoak, whether airborne or on the ground. | - To ensure at all times the safety of all persons engaged in flying activities at Portmoak, whether airborne or on the ground. | ||
| - To safeguard the best interests of the gliding club whilst taking account of insurance limitations and noise abatement requirements. | - To safeguard the best interests of the gliding club whilst taking account of insurance limitations and noise abatement requirements. | ||
| - | ===== - General ===== | + | ===== 9.2 General ===== |
| - | - With the exception of visiting aircraft, all pilots flying PIC in powered aircraft must be full members of the Scottish Gliding Centre (SGC) and active gliding members who hold a Bronze plus CCE as a minimum, maintaining 5 hours gliding flight time as PIC, with a minimum of 15 launches in any preceding 24 months. From 8< | + | - With the exception of visiting aircraft, all pilots flying PIC in powered aircraft must be full members of the Scottish Gliding Centre (SGC) and active gliding members who hold a Bronze plus CCE as a minimum, maintaining 5 hours gliding flight time as PIC, with a minimum of 15 launches in any preceding 24 months. From 8< |
| - By joining the SGC, members agree that they will operate within the privileges of their licence, whilst complying with the current ANO/ | - By joining the SGC, members agree that they will operate within the privileges of their licence, whilst complying with the current ANO/ | ||
| - The club requires all pilots to check weather and NOTAMs prior to flying. Facilities are provided at the club to enable pilots to familiarise themselves with local club rules and protocols before flying. | - The club requires all pilots to check weather and NOTAMs prior to flying. Facilities are provided at the club to enable pilots to familiarise themselves with local club rules and protocols before flying. | ||
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| - In the event of an accident or Incident, the airfield Duty Supervisor is to be informed at the earliest opportunity. In the absence of a supervisor details are to be passed to the CFI and Safety Officer without delay. | - In the event of an accident or Incident, the airfield Duty Supervisor is to be informed at the earliest opportunity. In the absence of a supervisor details are to be passed to the CFI and Safety Officer without delay. | ||
| + | ==== 9.2.1 Powered Flying Runways ==== | ||
| - | ==== - Powered Flying Runways ==== | + | {{ : |
| + | ===== 9.3 Training ===== | ||
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| - | + | - Ab initio training is permitted for NPPL SLMG or TMG extension to LAPL(S)/SPL only. No PPL SEP or NPPL SSEA ab initio training is to be undertaken from the airfield. Refer **[[:airfieldmanual: | |
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| - | - Ab initio training is permitted for NPPL SLMG or TMG extension to LAPL(S)/SPL only. No PPL SEP or NPPL SSEA ab initio training is to be undertaken from the airfield. Refer **[[airfieldmanual: | + | |
| - Where training involves the operation of single engine piston aircraft other than SLMG and TMG this shall be limited to differences training for type conversion, licence revalidation flights and tug pilot coaching only. | - Where training involves the operation of single engine piston aircraft other than SLMG and TMG this shall be limited to differences training for type conversion, licence revalidation flights and tug pilot coaching only. | ||
| - Consideration should be given to the intensity of gliding operations at the time and the potential for conflict before powered aircraft training training is carried out. | - Consideration should be given to the intensity of gliding operations at the time and the potential for conflict before powered aircraft training training is carried out. | ||
| - | - Powered flying in the circuit should be minimised, usually to no more than 3 “touch and go” (T&G) passes. When more T&Gs are essential for training the session should be limited to 30 minutes. | + | - Powered flying in the circuit should be minimised, usually to no more than 3 “touch and go” (T&G) passes. When more T&Gs are essential for training the session should be limited to 30 minutes. In all cases between sorties of 3 circuits or 30 minutes, there must be a break of 60 minutes. |
| - Pilots wishing to embark on NPPL SLMG or TMG extension training must be qualified glider pilots and in current gliding practice as defined at paragraph 1 above. | - Pilots wishing to embark on NPPL SLMG or TMG extension training must be qualified glider pilots and in current gliding practice as defined at paragraph 1 above. | ||
| - Pilots who have embarked on NPPL SLMG or TMG extension training or who are exercising the privileges of an existing powered aircraft licence should have current gliding experience at Portmoak and be active contributors to the club. | - Pilots who have embarked on NPPL SLMG or TMG extension training or who are exercising the privileges of an existing powered aircraft licence should have current gliding experience at Portmoak and be active contributors to the club. | ||
| - Should any aircraft be operated recklessly, inconsiderately or in such a manner that it is likely to cause complaints from the local community or visitors to the area, the CFI and the board reserve the right to withdraw the pilot’s permission to operate from Portmoak. | - Should any aircraft be operated recklessly, inconsiderately or in such a manner that it is likely to cause complaints from the local community or visitors to the area, the CFI and the board reserve the right to withdraw the pilot’s permission to operate from Portmoak. | ||
| - | ===== - Radio Procedures ===== | + | ===== 9.4 Radio Procedures ===== |
| - The channel in use at Portmoak is 129.980 (the CGFF) and this channel is to be used for all calls in and prior to joining and in the circuit. As 129.980 is a shared channel, the word “Portmoak” should be used in all transmissions to avoid confusion. | - The channel in use at Portmoak is 129.980 (the CGFF) and this channel is to be used for all calls in and prior to joining and in the circuit. As 129.980 is a shared channel, the word “Portmoak” should be used in all transmissions to avoid confusion. | ||
| - | - All powered aircraft entering the circuit should make blind calls for Downwind and Finals and should transmit details of circuit orientation (LH/RH) and the intended runway number as well as landing area, e.g. ‘Portmoak Traffic. Golf-Tango-Hotel downwind right hand for North strip, runway 28 North’ refer [[airfieldmanual: | + | - All powered aircraft entering the circuit should make blind calls for Downwind and Finals and should transmit details of circuit orientation (LH/RH) and the intended runway number as well as landing area, e.g. ‘Portmoak Traffic. Golf-Tango-Hotel downwind right hand for North strip, runway 28 North’ refer [[:airfieldmanual: |
| - Ground Based radio operators are allowed to pass flight safety information only and are not allowed to give take-off or landing clearance. They are not permitted to issue instructions or QFE/QNH information. | - Ground Based radio operators are allowed to pass flight safety information only and are not allowed to give take-off or landing clearance. They are not permitted to issue instructions or QFE/QNH information. | ||
| - Any advice from ground radio or other aircraft must be considered as advice only and used accordingly. | - Any advice from ground radio or other aircraft must be considered as advice only and used accordingly. | ||
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| - Aircraft re-joining the circuit from outside should change to channel 129.980 five to ten miles out and pass re-joining information. Where possible pre-landing checks should be completed early so that full attention may be given to lookout whilst flying in the circuit. | - Aircraft re-joining the circuit from outside should change to channel 129.980 five to ten miles out and pass re-joining information. Where possible pre-landing checks should be completed early so that full attention may be given to lookout whilst flying in the circuit. | ||
| - | ===== - Taxiing ===== | + | ===== 9.5 Taxiing ===== |
| - Much of the airfield at Portmoak is undulating, uneven, and very frequently soft. Pilots should be familiar with soft field techniques for taxiing, take-off and landing especially in tailwheel aircraft. | - Much of the airfield at Portmoak is undulating, uneven, and very frequently soft. Pilots should be familiar with soft field techniques for taxiing, take-off and landing especially in tailwheel aircraft. | ||
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| - When traversing ash tracks this should be with the throttle closed where possible to prevent stones being picked up by the propeller. | - When traversing ash tracks this should be with the throttle closed where possible to prevent stones being picked up by the propeller. | ||
| - When taxiing tail dragger aircraft with limited forward vision, regular clearance turns are to be made to ensure that there are no obstacles ahead. | - When taxiing tail dragger aircraft with limited forward vision, regular clearance turns are to be made to ensure that there are no obstacles ahead. | ||
| - | - Where the winch launch control point is located in or adjacent to the intended taxi route, extreme caution is to be exercised. **Attention is drawn to [[#WinchOperations|Winch Operations paras 6 and 7]] (crossing winch cables)**. Taxiing should be routed in front of the launch point caravan. If routing to the rear of the caravan becomes necessary, pilots are to be aware of the increased risk to bystanders some of whom may not be familiar with airfield operations. **Taxiing is not permitted until a clear route has been established** and this may require the assistance of launch point officials. Where a clear route cannot be established then the aircraft shall hold clear of the winch launch area and be shutdown until the problem has been resolved. | + | - Where the winch launch control point is located in or adjacent to the intended taxi route, extreme caution is to be exercised. **Attention is drawn to [[#winchoperations|Winch Operations paras 6 and 7]] (crossing winch cables)**. Taxiing should be routed in front of the launch point caravan. If routing to the rear of the caravan becomes necessary, pilots are to be aware of the increased risk to bystanders some of whom may not be familiar with airfield operations. **Taxiing is not permitted until a clear route has been established** |
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| + | ===== 9.6 Winch Operations ===== | ||
| - | ===== - Winch Operations ===== | ||
| - In general powered aircraft operations should be from the North Field to avoid conflict with winching operations. | - In general powered aircraft operations should be from the North Field to avoid conflict with winching operations. | ||
| - Where other conditions prevent use of the North Field, parallel operations may take place from the centre strip. This will be at the discretion of the airfield Duty Instructor who will brief the pilots concerned. Such operations will normally be limited to the SGC tugs and restricted departures/ | - Where other conditions prevent use of the North Field, parallel operations may take place from the centre strip. This will be at the discretion of the airfield Duty Instructor who will brief the pilots concerned. Such operations will normally be limited to the SGC tugs and restricted departures/ | ||
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| - Pilots must not depart if a simultaneous glider winch launch is taking place - even if operating from the N strip. Operation of the winch will be evident as the amber roof light flashes when cables are live. If there is any uncertainty over winch launch status, radio contact should be established with the winch driver on 129.980. If a winch launch is pending, departure should not be commenced until it has been completed with the winch cable fully retrieved and the glider at a safe altitude. Cable retrieval may take some time if a launch has been terminated prematurely; | - Pilots must not depart if a simultaneous glider winch launch is taking place - even if operating from the N strip. Operation of the winch will be evident as the amber roof light flashes when cables are live. If there is any uncertainty over winch launch status, radio contact should be established with the winch driver on 129.980. If a winch launch is pending, departure should not be commenced until it has been completed with the winch cable fully retrieved and the glider at a safe altitude. Cable retrieval may take some time if a launch has been terminated prematurely; | ||
| - Under no circumstances are cables to be overflown during a take-off or landing run. A minimum of 30 metres lateral separation from the cables should be observed at all times. | - Under no circumstances are cables to be overflown during a take-off or landing run. A minimum of 30 metres lateral separation from the cables should be observed at all times. | ||
| - | - **Crossing of winch cables under power** is only permitted when taxiing adjacent to the launch caravan where traversing to the rear of the launch point is likely to endanger personnel and where it is impractical to retrieve cables. Before approaching cables, radio contact is to be established with the winch driver (if in attendance) to inform him of your intentions. If gliders are lined up in preparation for launch then cables should not be crossed but rather crossing aircraft should wait until both launches are completed and cables are clear. | + | - **Crossing of winch cables under power** |
| - | - **Extreme caution** is to be exercised when crossing winch cables. Pilots should positively confirm by looking in both 5 and 7 o’clock positions, or with the assistance of a third party if necessary, that they have successfully cleared the cables and that cables are not being dragged before proceeding beyond the launch point particularly if people are around or potentially handling the cables. | + | - **Extreme caution** |
| - | ===== - Circuit Procedure ===== | + | ===== 9.7 Circuit Procedure ===== |
| - Circuit direction is discretionary. | - Circuit direction is discretionary. | ||
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| - Entry to the active runway should be preceded by a radio call and a short pause to allow any conflicting traffic an opportunity to respond. | - Entry to the active runway should be preceded by a radio call and a short pause to allow any conflicting traffic an opportunity to respond. | ||
| - | ===== - Visiting Aircraft ===== | + | ===== 9.8 Visiting Aircraft ===== |
| - Single Engine Piston aircraft are permitted to visit Portmoak with PPR and in accordance with the conditions contained in this procedure. Telephone Portmoak office on 01592 840543. | - Single Engine Piston aircraft are permitted to visit Portmoak with PPR and in accordance with the conditions contained in this procedure. Telephone Portmoak office on 01592 840543. | ||
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| - Landing fees are payable and accounts are to be settled prior to departure. Where the office is unmanned, flight details and payment are to be posted in the night safe. Tariffs for landing fees and fuel withdrawn are published on the SGC website and in the clubhouse. | - Landing fees are payable and accounts are to be settled prior to departure. Where the office is unmanned, flight details and payment are to be posted in the night safe. Tariffs for landing fees and fuel withdrawn are published on the SGC website and in the clubhouse. | ||
| - | ===== - Tug Operations ===== | + | ===== 9.9 Tug Operations ===== |
| Glider aerotowing operations will be ongoing from time to time. Pilots should be aware that the tow plane will often not complete conventional circuits and that tow plane circuits may be low and tight and landings may be made on a reciprocal heading. | Glider aerotowing operations will be ongoing from time to time. Pilots should be aware that the tow plane will often not complete conventional circuits and that tow plane circuits may be low and tight and landings may be made on a reciprocal heading. | ||
| - | ===== - Fuel ===== | + | ===== 9.10 Fuel ===== |
| - Avgas is available to club members at Portmoak airfield. Any fuel supplied is logged and will be charged periodically to member accounts. | - Avgas is available to club members at Portmoak airfield. Any fuel supplied is logged and will be charged periodically to member accounts. | ||
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| - Visiting aircraft supplied with Avgas at Portmoak will be charged at the time and full payment is due prior to aircraft departure. The office will provide guidance on refuelling. | - Visiting aircraft supplied with Avgas at Portmoak will be charged at the time and full payment is due prior to aircraft departure. The office will provide guidance on refuelling. | ||
| - | ===== - Noise Abatement ===== | + | ===== 9.11 Noise Abatement ===== |
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| The SGC is primarily a gliding club and not a power club and is dependent on ongoing good relations with its neighbours and the local community, therefore: | The SGC is primarily a gliding club and not a power club and is dependent on ongoing good relations with its neighbours and the local community, therefore: | ||
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| - Powered aircraft aerobatics are normally not permitted within 5 nm of the airfield. | - Powered aircraft aerobatics are normally not permitted within 5 nm of the airfield. | ||
| - | ===== - Supervision ===== | + | ===== 9.12 Supervision ===== |
| All power licensed pilots may be self authorising. However, low air time pilots with less than 20 hours P1 are required to obtain a pre-flight briefing from a motor gliding instructor or CRI. As a minimum, low air time pilots should obtain a briefing on prevailing local conditions from the airfield Lead Instructor. | All power licensed pilots may be self authorising. However, low air time pilots with less than 20 hours P1 are required to obtain a pre-flight briefing from a motor gliding instructor or CRI. As a minimum, low air time pilots should obtain a briefing on prevailing local conditions from the airfield Lead Instructor. | ||
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