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| - | ===== - Trailer & Glider Parking ===== | + | ===== 7.2 Trailer & Glider Parking ===== |
| Trailer parking is situated at the North side of the track between the Centre and North Fields opposite the caravan site. Please maintain well-aligned lines to ease rigging. | Trailer parking is situated at the North side of the track between the Centre and North Fields opposite the caravan site. Please maintain well-aligned lines to ease rigging. | ||
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| You may have had a long journey to arrive here. Do not rush to rig and fly; make sure that you are rested, fresh and that when you rig your aircraft that positive control checks are made and that another competent pilot double-checks on your behalf. | You may have had a long journey to arrive here. Do not rush to rig and fly; make sure that you are rested, fresh and that when you rig your aircraft that positive control checks are made and that another competent pilot double-checks on your behalf. | ||
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| When towing gliders out of or back to this area please keep a good look out as the North Field can be very busy. Please remain close to the track and that way there is usually enough room for landings so all that is required is for the tow vehicle to stop as per normal while gliders are on approach. | When towing gliders out of or back to this area please keep a good look out as the North Field can be very busy. Please remain close to the track and that way there is usually enough room for landings so all that is required is for the tow vehicle to stop as per normal while gliders are on approach. | ||
| - | ===== - Temporary Membership and Pre-flight Requirements ===== | + | |
| + | ===== 7.3 Temporary Membership and Pre-flight Requirements ===== | ||
| A Temporary Membership form must be completed before you fly. The form contains your membership number and this should be given to the log-keeper at the launch point prior to flying; **no details = no launch**. A Temporary Membership fee applies for non-reciprocal members. Accounts must be settled prior to departure; payment can be by Card or by Bank transfer. | A Temporary Membership form must be completed before you fly. The form contains your membership number and this should be given to the log-keeper at the launch point prior to flying; **no details = no launch**. A Temporary Membership fee applies for non-reciprocal members. Accounts must be settled prior to departure; payment can be by Card or by Bank transfer. | ||
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| Visiting instructors may only instruct after suitable briefing from the CFI (or designated instructor) and any necessary dual familiarisation flight in either their own or an SGC aircraft. | Visiting instructors may only instruct after suitable briefing from the CFI (or designated instructor) and any necessary dual familiarisation flight in either their own or an SGC aircraft. | ||
| - | ===== - Local Flying Conditions ===== | ||
| - | Please (re-) read the notes on ridge flying in [[B. Ridge Soaring]] and also take note of [[airfieldmanual: | + | ===== 7.4 Local Flying Conditions ===== |
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| + | Please (re-) read the notes on ridge flying in [[: | ||
| Aggressive flying styles are strongly discouraged. High energy low passes over the hills may contravene [[https:// | Aggressive flying styles are strongly discouraged. High energy low passes over the hills may contravene [[https:// | ||
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| Local residents and hill walkers may perceive low, fast flying as dangerous or obtrusive. Visiting pilots are required to respect and comply with the foregoing. | Local residents and hill walkers may perceive low, fast flying as dangerous or obtrusive. Visiting pilots are required to respect and comply with the foregoing. | ||
| - | ===== - Noise abatement ===== | ||
| - | If using powered aircraft (aeroplanes or gliders) please read [[airfieldmanual: | + | ===== 7.5 Noise abatement ===== |
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| + | If using powered aircraft (aeroplanes or gliders) please read [[:airfieldmanual: | ||
| - | [[6. Local Airspace for Glider Pilots]] | [[: | + | [[: |
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