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--- airfieldmanual:b._ridge_soaring [2025/02/21 09:09] – created - external edit 127.0.0.1
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-====== -"B" Ridge Soaring ======
+====== -"B" B. Ridge Soaring ======
-===== - Introduction =====
+===== B.1 Introduction =====
 Ridge/hill soaring uses one of the most basic forms of lift but we appreciate that many pilots may have little opportunity to become proficient in its use and a few hints therefore will not come amiss.
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 The lift strength is a product of wind strength, direction, ground contours and lapse rate. It must be remembered that a wave formation or thermals can cancel out hill lift altogether if the phasing is right and the fact that you experienced lift during one beat along the hill is no guarantee that it will be there on the next.
-===== - Basic Rules and Airmanship =====
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+===== B.2 Basic Rules and Airmanship =====
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 Pilots wishing to ridge soar on Bishop Hill and Benarty require separate authorisations; permission for one is not automatic permission for the other.
-The basic principles are (and also refer **[[B. Ridge Soaring#Hill Flying Discipline|Hill Flying Discipline]]**):
+The basic principles are (and also refer **[[:airfieldmanual:b._ridge_soaring#hill_flying_discipline|Hill Flying Discipline]]** ):
   * All turns must be away from the hill.
   * If catching up another glider ahead of you on the ridge the safest option is to turn back to avoid the need to overtake. Any glider overtaking another on the hill should exercise extreme caution, bearing in mind that the other glider could suddenly change direction.
-  * If approaching head on, both gliders should turn right, but since the glider with the hill on the right probably can’t do this, the onus is with the pilot with the hill on the left to give way. It is essential that pilots understand that the pilot who has the hill on the left must give way **and be seen to be doing so** in plenty of time.
+  * If approaching head on, both gliders should turn right, but since the glider with the hill on the right probably can’t do this, the onus is with the pilot with the hill on the left to give way. It is essential that pilots understand that the pilot who has the hill on the left must give way **and be seen to be doing so**  in plenty of time.
-  * Be aware that when flying with a significant drift angle, FLARM direction indications can be misleading (refer **[[#Lookout|Lookout]]**).
+  * Be aware that when flying with a significant drift angle, FLARM direction indications can be misleading (refer **[[#lookout|Lookout]]**).
 When soaring on Bishop Hill fly the pattern as shown adjacent, that is northbound gliders fly close to the ridge and southbound ones fly further out to leave space on the left for the northbound gliders. When reaching the southern end, with a very good lookout, angle the glider towards the S end of the ridge, then turn to the right (lookout!), away from the ridge and all the way around to bring you pointing N back along the ridge.
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 Rifle shooting takes place at the Blairadam range at the western end of Benarty. This area must not be overflown if a red flag is flying at the top of the West end of the hill.
-===== - Hill Flying Discipline =====
+===== B.3 Hill Flying Discipline =====
 Aggressive flying styles are strongly discouraged. High energy low passes over the hills may contravene [[https://www.caa.co.uk/uploadedFiles/CAA/Content/Standard_Content/Commercial_industry/Airspace/Rules_of_the_air/Files/20171012SERAABC_ANO_PermissionsExemptions_ROTA2015Consolidation.pdf|SERA.3101 Negligent or Reckless Operation of Aircraft]]. Hill soaring is permitted by the Civil Aviation Authority under an exemption to ‘SERA.3105 Minimum Heights’ and SERA.5005(f) ‘VFR Flight Minimum Height’ (the 500’ rule). It is extremely important that this exemption is used only for its intended purpose.
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 Please report any inconsiderate or poor hill discipline to the instructor in charge, with details of the occurrence, the aircraft and the time.
-===== - Lookout =====
+===== B.4 Lookout =====
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-===== - Orographic cloud =====
+===== B.5 Orographic cloud =====
   * The number of gliders allowed to soar with orographic cloud present will be decided by the Lead Instructor.
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   * Again, ensure you canopy is clean before taking off!
-===== - Guidance =====
+===== B.6 Guidance =====
   * If you are not familiar with ridge soaring protocols and techniques please get a briefing from an SGC Instructor and ask for advice on the best approach for the launch in question, winch or aerotow.
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   * Do not fly close to hang gliders or paragliders as they can be disturbed by the turbulent wake of a glider. They also have blind spots upwards and backwards. While they can turn very rapidly, they fly very slowly compared to a glider and will find it difficult to take timely avoiding action. They are best treated as being stationary with you being responsible for any avoiding manoeuvres. Best practice is to pass well in front of them, contrary to normal overtaking procedure. Passing them on the upwind side like this is usually safest because their into-wind speed is very low but they may move rapidly downwind.
-[[A. Duty Pilot Briefing Notes]] | [[airfieldmanual:start#contents|Contents]] | [[C. Wave Soaring]]
+[[:airfieldmanual:a._duty_pilot_briefing_notes|A. Duty Pilot Briefing Notes]] | [[:airfieldmanual:start#contents|Contents]] | [[:airfieldmanual:c._wave_soaring|C. Wave Soaring]]