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--- airfieldmanual:9._operation_of_powered_aircraft [2025/02/21 09:09] – created - external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ===== 9.2 General =====
-  - With the exception of visiting aircraft, all pilots flying PIC in powered aircraft must be full members of the Scottish Gliding Centre (SGC) and active gliding members who hold a Bronze plus CCE as a minimum, maintaining 5 hours gliding flight time as PIC, with a minimum of 15 launches in any preceding 24 months. From 8<sup>th</sup>   December 2023 at the latest they will be required to maintain a valid SPL (Sailplane Pilot Licence). They require the recommendation of the CFI before being permitted to operate light powered aircraft at Portmoak.
+  - With the exception of visiting aircraft, all pilots flying PIC in powered aircraft must be full members of the Scottish Gliding Centre (SGC) and active gliding members who hold a valid SPL. They require the recommendation of the CFI before being permitted to operate light powered aircraft at Portmoak.
   - By joining the SGC, members agree that they will operate within the privileges of their licence, whilst complying with the current ANO/SERA/RotA and any local rules in force at the time. They also agree that they will comply with necessary medical and currency requirements. A copy of this medical must be passed to the office before flying.
   - The club requires all pilots to check weather and NOTAMs prior to flying. Facilities are provided at the club to enable pilots to familiarise themselves with local club rules and protocols before flying.
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 ===== 9.3 Training =====
-  - Limited powered aircraft training will be permitted from Portmoak airfield but attention is drawn to **[[:airfieldmanual:9._operation_of_powered_aircraft#general|9.2 paragraph 4]]** .
+  - Limited powered aircraft training will be permitted from Portmoak airfield but attention is drawn to **[[:airfieldmanual:9._operation_of_powered_aircraft#general|9.2 paragraph 4]]** . Training is only permitted in aircraft based on site or operated on behalf of the club (e.g. a borrowed tug being used for the club).
   - Ab initio training is permitted for NPPL SLMG or TMG extension to LAPL(S)/SPL only. No PPL SEP or NPPL SSEA ab initio training is to be undertaken from the airfield. Refer **[[:airfieldmanual:9._operation_of_powered_aircraft#general|9.2 paragraph 5]]**.
   - Where training involves the operation of single engine piston aircraft other than SLMG and TMG this shall be limited to differences training for type conversion, licence revalidation flights and tug pilot coaching only.
   - Consideration should be given to the intensity of gliding operations at the time and the potential for conflict before powered aircraft training training is carried out.
-  - Powered flying in the circuit should be minimised, usually to no more than 3 “touch and go” (T&G) passes. When more T&Gs are essential for training the session should be limited to 30 minutes. In all cases between sorties of 3 circuits or 30 minutes, there must be a break of 60 minutes.
+  - Powered flying in the circuit should be minimised, usually to no more than 3 “touch and go” (T&G) / approach passes. When more T&Gs / approaches are essential for training the session should be limited to 30 minutes. In all cases between sorties of 3 circuits or 30 minutes, there must be a break of 60 minutes.
   - Pilots wishing to embark on NPPL SLMG or TMG extension training must be qualified glider pilots and in current gliding practice as defined at paragraph 1 above.
   - Pilots who have embarked on NPPL SLMG or TMG extension training or who are exercising the privileges of an existing powered aircraft licence should have current gliding experience at Portmoak and be active contributors to the club.