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airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation [2026/03/10 15:50] – [4.2.3 IMSAFE Check List] katebairfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation [2026/03/10 15:53] (current) – [1. Discipline] kateb
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-===== 4.3 Currency and Privileges =====+===== 4.4 Currency and Privileges =====
  
  
-==== - Currency and Privileges Table ====+==== 4.4.1 Currency and Privileges Table ====
  
 The following table summarises the SGC minimum currency requirements for solo pilots. The following table summarises the SGC minimum currency requirements for solo pilots.
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 |Silver Badge and 100 hours or holding a BGA Instructor rating|Check flight or discussion with instructor if 6 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method. {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}}  required, except that instructors follow standard BGA annual revalidation requirements. Must retain 30 days currency to instruct or carry passengers.|Self-authorising for flights in own aircraft. Authorisation required from SGC instructor for all flights in SGC aircraft. Briefing recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft.| |Silver Badge and 100 hours or holding a BGA Instructor rating|Check flight or discussion with instructor if 6 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method. {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}}  required, except that instructors follow standard BGA annual revalidation requirements. Must retain 30 days currency to instruct or carry passengers.|Self-authorising for flights in own aircraft. Authorisation required from SGC instructor for all flights in SGC aircraft. Briefing recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft.|
  
-==== - Club Aircraft Flight Requirements ====+ 
 +==== 4.4.2 Club Aircraft Flight Requirements ====
  
 ^Aircraft^Members^Visitors| ^Aircraft^Members^Visitors|
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 Flights in the Junior and Perkoz require that pilot has current spin training and relevant conversion briefing and check flights and that the pilot is in currency (green or yellow on the BGA currency barometer). Flights in the Junior and Perkoz require that pilot has current spin training and relevant conversion briefing and check flights and that the pilot is in currency (green or yellow on the BGA currency barometer).
  
-==== - Introductory Flights and Trial Lessons ====+ 
 +==== 4.4.3 Introductory Flights and Trial Lessons ====
  
 These must be conducted within current BGA guidelines with approved instructors and appropriate supervision. Due to the nature of this flying with members of the public, we must ensure we fully exercise our duty of care during these flights. The BGA guidance on Introductory Flights and Trial Lessons can be found in the BGA [[https://members.gliding.co.uk/managing-flying-risk-index/|Managing Flying Risk]] area. These must be conducted within current BGA guidelines with approved instructors and appropriate supervision. Due to the nature of this flying with members of the public, we must ensure we fully exercise our duty of care during these flights. The BGA guidance on Introductory Flights and Trial Lessons can be found in the BGA [[https://members.gliding.co.uk/managing-flying-risk-index/|Managing Flying Risk]] area.
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 The passenger or student must wear a parachute and must be briefed on how to escape from the aircraft and use the parachute in an emergency. If it is found that the use of a parachute results in the passenger/student exceeding the maximum load for a particular aircraft, use another aircraft which will cater for that weight. If it turns out impossible to meet the weight requirements in any aircraft and/or by getting a lighter instructor then the individual concerned should be politely told that we cannot fly them. The passenger or student must wear a parachute and must be briefed on how to escape from the aircraft and use the parachute in an emergency. If it is found that the use of a parachute results in the passenger/student exceeding the maximum load for a particular aircraft, use another aircraft which will cater for that weight. If it turns out impossible to meet the weight requirements in any aircraft and/or by getting a lighter instructor then the individual concerned should be politely told that we cannot fly them.
  
-==== - Friends and Family ====+ 
 +==== 4.4.4 Friends and Family ====
  
 Qualified Pilots can obtain a F&F rating which is issued by the CFI or deputy. Pilots so authorised must ensure that the care and supervision standards set down by the BGA for trial lessons are applied to this flight activity and that they adhere strictly to these guidelines. All flying must be approved by the Lead Instructor. The PIC must have a current F&F rating (via an annual check with an authorised FI(S)) and satisfy the requirements in **[[:airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]** . Qualified Pilots can obtain a F&F rating which is issued by the CFI or deputy. Pilots so authorised must ensure that the care and supervision standards set down by the BGA for trial lessons are applied to this flight activity and that they adhere strictly to these guidelines. All flying must be approved by the Lead Instructor. The PIC must have a current F&F rating (via an annual check with an authorised FI(S)) and satisfy the requirements in **[[:airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]** .
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 Passengers flown by F&F pilots must be personally known to the pilot and must have completed a day membership form. Members who are not qualified for F&F themselves may still bring friends or family members to fly with an instructor or IFP. Passengers flown by F&F pilots must be personally known to the pilot and must have completed a day membership form. Members who are not qualified for F&F themselves may still bring friends or family members to fly with an instructor or IFP.
  
-==== - "Mutual" Flying ====+ 
 +==== 4.4.5 "Mutual" Flying ====
  
 Only qualified pilots (SPL) approved by the CFI or deputy (evidenced by logbook signature) may fly together (except when the PIC is an instructor). Each flight must be approved by the Lead Instructor. Only qualified pilots (SPL) approved by the CFI or deputy (evidenced by logbook signature) may fly together (except when the PIC is an instructor). Each flight must be approved by the Lead Instructor.
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   * It must be clearly written and agreed who is the Pilot In Command.   * It must be clearly written and agreed who is the Pilot In Command.
   * The PIC is ultimately responsible for the flight safety.   * The PIC is ultimately responsible for the flight safety.
-  * The PIC must satisfy the requirements in **[[:airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]**.+  * The PIC must satisfy the requirements in **[[:airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]** .
   * The PIC should fly from the front seat unless specifically authorised by a Full Instructor to fly from the rear.   * The PIC should fly from the front seat unless specifically authorised by a Full Instructor to fly from the rear.
   * In legal terms, the pilot who is not PIC is a passenger.   * In legal terms, the pilot who is not PIC is a passenger.
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   * Any insurance requirements or restrictions need to be borne in mind when flying private two-seaters.   * Any insurance requirements or restrictions need to be borne in mind when flying private two-seaters.
  
-===== - Visitors =====+ 
 +===== 4.5 Visitors =====
  
 Visiting pilots wishing to fly solo must become temporary (reciprocal) members of the SGC and must provide a copy of their current medical or PMD and bring their up-to-date log book for inspection even if flying in their own gliders. Visiting pilots flying their own private gliders must show a current ARC, annual and insurance. First-time visitors must get a site briefing and a site familiarisation flight, refer [[:airfieldmanual:7._visitors|7. Visitors]]. Visiting pilots wishing to fly solo must become temporary (reciprocal) members of the SGC and must provide a copy of their current medical or PMD and bring their up-to-date log book for inspection even if flying in their own gliders. Visiting pilots flying their own private gliders must show a current ARC, annual and insurance. First-time visitors must get a site briefing and a site familiarisation flight, refer [[:airfieldmanual:7._visitors|7. Visitors]].
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 Visiting pilots may only fly club aircraft as PIC with the permission of the CFI or deputy (evidence of logbook signature) Visiting pilots may only fly club aircraft as PIC with the permission of the CFI or deputy (evidence of logbook signature)
  
-===== - Glider Conversion and Private Purchase =====+ 
 +===== 4.6 Glider Conversion and Private Purchase =====
  
 SGC members converting to a new club glider type, or considering purchasing a whole or part share of a glider, or taking an insurance share, must ensure that they follow a proper conversion process. SGC members converting to a new club glider type, or considering purchasing a whole or part share of a glider, or taking an insurance share, must ensure that they follow a proper conversion process.
  
-==== - Key requirements ====+ 
 +==== 4.6.1 Key requirements ====
  
   * Agreement **must**  be obtained from the CFI prior to purchase or taking an insurance share of a glider in whole or in part;   * Agreement **must**  be obtained from the CFI prior to purchase or taking an insurance share of a glider in whole or in part;
-  * For club aircraft you must meet the criteria in **[[:airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]**;+  * For club aircraft you must meet the criteria in **[[:airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]** ;
   * You must not take your first flight in any glider (club or private) unless you have followed a proper conversion process as set out in the [[https://members.gliding.co.uk/library/instructors/bga-instructor-manual-section-6-22/|BGA Instructor Manual, Section 6-22]] and have had a briefing and approval from the Lead Instructor for the flight on that day.   * You must not take your first flight in any glider (club or private) unless you have followed a proper conversion process as set out in the [[https://members.gliding.co.uk/library/instructors/bga-instructor-manual-section-6-22/|BGA Instructor Manual, Section 6-22]] and have had a briefing and approval from the Lead Instructor for the flight on that day.
  
-===== - Discipline =====+ 
 +===== 4.7 Discipline =====
  
 The CFI has the power to revoke solo flying privileges at SGC if he or she deems it necessary. In the absence of the CFI, any instructor may, when necessary, ground a club member who is guilty of a breach of flying discipline until the circumstances of the case can be reported to the CFI. The CFI has the power to revoke solo flying privileges at SGC if he or she deems it necessary. In the absence of the CFI, any instructor may, when necessary, ground a club member who is guilty of a breach of flying discipline until the circumstances of the case can be reported to the CFI.
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