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 **Lewis Tobin** - Deputy Cadet & Junior Lead
-**Wendy Carmen** - Child Protection Officer - cpo@scottishglidingcentre.com
+**Wendy Carmen, John Thomas** - Child Protection Officers - cpo@scottishglidingcentre.com
-=====   =====
 ====== Joining the Scottish Gliding Centre ======
+The minimum age to join the Scottish Gliding Centre is 13 years. The minimum legal age to fly solo in the UK is 14 years, subject to meeting the required training standard.
-==== Under 18s ====
+==== Cadets (13–17) ====
-The legal minimum age for flying solo in the UK is 14 years and this is also the minimum age for joining the SGC, except for children of adult members.
+Cadets may join through Annual Junior Membership or the Learn to Glide Package, which can be converted to full membership on a pro-rata basis.
-If you are aged under 18, there are two ways you can join the Scottish Gliding Centre
-. **Join as a Junior Member -** For those who are committed to joining the club and learning to fly beyond three months, this means you become a __//full member for the year//__  or pro-rata if you join after April.
+==== Juniors (18–26) ====
-**. Join through the Learn to Glide Package** - Ideal for those who want to give gliding a try, but aren't sure if they want to commit to the sport yet. This package gives you __//three months membership//__  and credit in your flying account towards your training. This is the recommended approach if you're not sure gliding is something you will commit to for the long term. If you do wish to continue, you'll be able to become a junior member pro-rata.
+Members aged 18–26 join as Junior Members and enjoy the same flying training and opportunities available to all club members.
-==== Aged 18 - 26 ====
+====== Your First Day ======
-Members in this age group can join the SGC as a 'Junior member'
+Introduce yourself to the Duty Instructor on arrival. You will receive an introduction to the airfield, club procedures and how the flying day operates. Everyone was new once, and members are always happy to help.
-===== How we Operate & Expectations =====
-Gliding is a team sport, and it requires a team of volunteers working together to get everyone flying as well as keep costs lower than other forms of aviation. **It's a full day acitivity.**
+====== A Typical Flying Day ======
-On your first day, please make yourself known to the duty instructor and let them know you are new to the club.
+The day begins with preparing aircraft before a briefing covering weather, safety and operations. Briefing time is usually 9:15am but may be altered by the Lead Instructor for the day. Members then help set up the operation, fly in turn, assist with launch point duties and, at the end of the day, help clean and return aircraft to the hangar.
-The average day works as follows.
+Put your name on the flying list as soon as you arrive. This determines the order in which trainees will fly. Your name will be struck through when you've flown; if you want to fly again, add your name to the bottom of the list and you may get another chance if time permits.
-. **The day starts at 9:00am with a briefing - **it's important that members, especially new members, are present at 9:00AM for the daily briefing so they understand operational aspects of the day, as well as weather and important safety information.
-**2. Put your name on the flying list - **this guides the order of who flies first, the earlier you arrive at the airfield the sooner you will fly. Sometimes late arrival means you may not fly if the day is busy.
+====== Learning to Fly ======
-**3. Members help get the gliders out and inspected - **this can happen either before or immediately after the briefing, and new members will receive training on how to do this safely.
+Training follows a structured programme leading towards first solo flight and ultimately the Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL). Your instructor will guide you through each stage at a pace appropriate to your progress.
-**4. Flying and Operations - **once the gliders are out of the hangar and inspected we fly! Instructors will usually work sequentially through the flying list mentioned in point 2. While you are not flying, it's expected you'll help at the launch point in the caravan with logging, operating the launch lights, running a wing etc. It takes a village to run a gliding club and everyone plays an important part.
+You will progress faster if you read about gliding alongside your flying. The recommended text is the [[https://members.gliding.co.uk/learning-to-fly/student-pilot-manual/|BGA Student Pilot Manual,]] available from the BGA website or the SGC office.
-**5. End of Day (Approx 5:00pm but potentially later in summer) - **gliders are washed and put away in the hangars, logbooks are signed by instructors.
 ==== Logbooks & Training Cards ====
-Each new member is provided with a logbook and two training cards:
+Each new member receives a personal logbook, a Green Training Card for ground training and pre-solo requirements, and a Yellow Training Card recording flying progress and training objectives. The Yellow card is retained at the club and made available at the launch point when you fly.
-  *
+You must keep your logbook up to date and present it (along with the Yellow card) for the instructor to complete after each flying session. Items on the Green card can be signed off by other members (not just instructors) and it is your responsibilty to ensure this happens.
- <font inherit/inherit;;#16a085;;inherit>Green Card -</font>  The green card is for ground based training and must be complete before a pilot goes solo.
-  *
- <font inherit/inherit;;#f1c40f;;inherit>Yellow Card -</font>  The yellow card documents your flying experience with instructors and progress towards objectives.
-**It's important you have your logbook signed by an instructor for each of your lessons while you are under training, and that your training cards are filled out.**
+====== Young Members & Safeguarding ======
-Please also keep your logbook up to date.
+The Scottish Gliding Centre is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for all young people. Parents and guardians are always welcome. Cadets may attend independently once suitable arrangements have been agreed. All instructors and volunteers work in\\
+accordance with the club's safeguarding procedures and BGA guidance. Any safeguarding concerns should be raised with the Child Protection Officer.
 ====== The Cadet Scholarship Scheme ======
-Any Junior member of the SGC can apply for the Cadet Scholarship Scheme - more information can be found [[:cadet_scholarship_scheme|here]].
+The Scottish Gliding Centre operates a [[:cadet_scholarship_scheme|Cadet Scholarship Scheme]] supporting up to 10 Cadet Members (under 18). Scholarships are awarded on merit, taking into account commitment, attitude, participation and potential, and are subject to available funding.
 ====== Cadet & Junior Week ======
-Held once a year, all members between 13-26 are welcome to attend. More information can be found [[:cadet_junior_week|on the cadet and junior week page.]]
+Each year the Scottish Gliding Centre normally runs a dedicated [[:cadet_junior_week|Cadet & Junior Week]], providing concentrated flying, ground training and social activities to help members develop their skills and enjoy club life.
+\\
+We hope you enjoy your time at the Scottish Gliding Centre. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask one of our instructors, volunteers or the Cadet & Junior Team—we're always happy to help.