airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation
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| airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation [2026/03/10 15:52] – [0.1 Introductory Flights and Trial Lessons] kateb | airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation [2026/03/10 15:53] (current) – [1. Discipline] kateb | ||
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| - | ==== - 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 **[[: | 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 **[[: | ||
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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. | ||
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| 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 **[[: | + | * The PIC must satisfy the requirements in **[[: |
| * 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 [[: | 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 [[: | ||
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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** | * Agreement **must** | ||
| - | * For club aircraft you must meet the criteria in **[[: | + | * For club aircraft you must meet the criteria in **[[: |
| * 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:// | * 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:// | ||
| - | ===== - 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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