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--- airfieldmanual:3._portmoak_airfield_and_facilities [2025/10/04 15:46] – minor updates bruced
+++ airfieldmanual:3._portmoak_airfield_and_facilities [2026/03/10 15:45] (current) – [1. General Rules and Housekeeping] kateb
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-====== - #3 Portmoak Airfield and Facilities ======
+====== 3. Portmoak Airfield and Facilities ======
-===== - General =====
+===== 3.1 General =====
 Portmoak airfield extends to 180 acres with multiple launch and landing areas. The site is an excellent base for local and cross-country soaring; hill soaring is possible in many wind directions along with wave and thermal soaring for height gains and cross-country flying across much of Scotland.
-===== - Location and Contact Info =====
-{{ :airfieldmanual:figure_3-1.jpg?direct&200|General Location}}
+===== 3.2 Location and Contact Info =====
-{{ :airfieldmanual:figure_3-2.jpg?direct&200|Detailed Location}}
+{{  :airfieldmanual:figure_3-1.jpg?direct&200|General Location}}{{  :airfieldmanual:figure_3-2.jpg?direct&200|Detailed Location}}
 The Scottish Gliding Centre is approximately 30 miles by road North of Edinburgh and just 4 miles off the M90 motorway (J5).
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 Our contact details are:
-| **Address** | Scottish Gliding Union, Portmoak Airfield, Scotlandwell, KINROSS, KY13 9JJ|
+|**Address** |Scottish Gliding Union, Portmoak Airfield, Scotlandwell, KINROSS, KY13 9JJ|
-| **Phone** | 01592 840543 (answerphone out of hours) |
+|**Phone** |01592 840543 (answerphone out of hours)|
-| **Email** | [[office@scottishglidingcentre.co.uk]] |
+|**Email** |[[office@scottishglidingcentre.co.uk|]]|
-| **Website** | [[https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/]] |
+|**Website** |[[https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/|https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/]]|
-| **Lat/Long** | N56°11′21″ W003°19′19″ |
+|**Lat/Long** |N56°11′21″ W003°19′19″|
-| **Google Maps** | [[https://goo.gl/maps/dViBtzMpYSP6qGMq6|56.189038, -3.321831]] |
+|**Google Maps** |[[https://goo.gl/maps/dViBtzMpYSP6qGMq6|56.189038, -3.321831]]|
-Pilots visiting by air should note that visits are strictly PPR. Further information is provided in [[7. Visitors]] and [[9. Operation of Powered Aircraft]].
+Pilots visiting by air should note that visits are strictly PPR. Further information is provided in [[:airfieldmanual:7._visitors|7. Visitors]] and [[:airfieldmanual:9._operation_of_powered_aircraft|9. Operation of Powered Aircraft]].
-===== - Club Facilities =====
+===== 3.3 Club Facilities =====
-The club operates seven days a week, all year, except Christmas Day. The club office is open on weekdays though refer to the club website for the [[https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/contact-details-location/|opening hours]].
+The club operates on variable days over seven days each week. The club office is open on weekdays though refer to the club website for the [[https://scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/contact-details-location/|opening hours]].
   * The club facilities include
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-===== - Fleet, Tugs & Winches =====
+===== 3.4 Fleet, Tugs & Winches =====
-  * The club glider fleet consists of two ASK21s, one SZD Perkoz and three SZD Juniors.
+  * The club glider fleet consists of two ASK21s, one SZD Perkoz and two SZD Juniors.
   * For aerotows, we have a EuroFox tug.
   * For winch launching we have two winches; a SkyLaunch and a SupaCat winch.
-===== - Airfield Layout =====
+===== 3.5 Airfield Layout =====
-{{ :airfieldmanual:figure_3-3.jpg?direct |Main Features of the Airfield}}
+{{  :airfieldmanual:figure_3-3.jpg?direct&  |Main Features of the Airfield}}
 This site map above shows the main features of the airfield.
-Please note the various car and trailer parking areas and the access routes. Traffic to and from  the above areas must follow indicated routes. Please note that the South Field is used by landing gliders and tugs.
+Please note the various car and trailer parking areas and the access routes. Traffic to and from the above areas must follow indicated routes. Please note that the South Field is used by landing gliders and tugs.
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-{{ :airfieldmanual:figure_3-4.jpg?direct |Safe Route to South Field}}
-===== - General Rules and Housekeeping =====
+{{  :airfieldmanual:figure_3-4.jpg?direct&  |Safe Route to South Field}}
+===== 3.6 General Rules and Housekeeping =====
 Portmoak is an active and busy airfield with multiple landing areas and directions, a mix of glider and powered flying, winching and aerotowing, all generating many potential hazards so please be vigilant at all times and maintain a thorough lookout. Any friends and visitors must be supervised and follow the site rules and procedures.
   * Cars must keep to the tracks unless towing a glider.
   * Wheelchair users or pilots with limited mobility should consult the supervising instructor before driving onto the airfield.
   * Certain vehicle access restrictions may be in place at various times during the year due to ground conditions.
-  * **The airfield speed limit is 10 mph**.  Second gear and foot off the accelerator works in most cars!
+  * **The airfield speed limit is 10 mph**. Second gear and foot off the accelerator works in most cars!
-  * Cars are to be parked in the designated parking areas.  Refer [[#airfield_layout|Airfield Layout]].
+  * Cars are to be parked in the designated parking areas. Refer [[#airfield_layout|Airfield Layout]].
   * Dogs are to be kept on a lead at all times.
   * Any dog poo must be taken away to be disposed of.
   * Please collect and dispose of all rubbish, including wing tape, in a suitable bin.
-[[2. Safety on the Airfield and in the Air]] | [[:airfield_manual#contents|Contents]] | [[4. Flying Authorisation]]
+[[:airfieldmanual:2._safety_on_the_airfield_and_in_the_air|2. Safety on the Airfield and in the Air]] | [[:airfieldmanual:start#contents|Contents]] | [[:airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation|4. Flying Authorisation]]