airfieldmanual:5._airfield_operations
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| - | ===== - Competition finishes ===== | + | ===== 5.16 Competition finishes ===== |
| Competition finishes at the end of racing tasks are permitted however pilots must exercise due care. Call ahead on the radio (122.915) if doing a finish at PCS or POR; good airmanship with regard to circuit traffic must be paramount. | Competition finishes at the end of racing tasks are permitted however pilots must exercise due care. Call ahead on the radio (122.915) if doing a finish at PCS or POR; good airmanship with regard to circuit traffic must be paramount. | ||
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| - | Where possible high speed task finishes should use BGA turnpoints PO1 or PO2 rather than PCS or POR. Refer [[#aerobatic boxes|Aerobatic Boxes]]. | + | Where possible high speed task finishes should use BGA turnpoints PO1 or PO2 rather than PCS or POR. Refer [[#aerobatic_boxes|Aerobatic Boxes]]. |
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| All approaches towards the airfield should follow a descending profile (other than to go-around where necessary), the landing area should be in the pilot’s sight, and the airfield boundary must be crossed at a height which cannot endanger persons (seen or unseen), vessels or property. | All approaches towards the airfield should follow a descending profile (other than to go-around where necessary), the landing area should be in the pilot’s sight, and the airfield boundary must be crossed at a height which cannot endanger persons (seen or unseen), vessels or property. | ||
| - | ‘Beat ups’ (and practice competition finishes at low level) are prohibited over Portmoak airfield. Fast, low passes are prohibited over neighbouring houses (and on the ridges – refer [[B. Ridge Soaring]]). Members of the public may perceive low, fast flying as dangerous or obtrusive. Pilots must of course comply with the law, particularly in this case SERA.3101 (Negligent or Reckless Operation of Aircraft), which includes " | + | ‘Beat ups’ (and practice competition finishes at low level) are prohibited over Portmoak airfield. Fast, low passes are prohibited over neighbouring houses (and on the ridges – refer [[: |
| - | [[4. Flying Authorisation]] | [[: | + | [[: |
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