https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/ 2026-04-15T07:13:53+00:00 https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/ https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki/logo.png text/html 2026-03-10T15:40:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/1._key_messages?rev=1773157256&do=diff 1. Key Messages 1.1 Purpose of this Manual The primary focus of the SGC Board, instructors and members is one of safety on the ground and in the air. The purpose of this Airfield Operations Manual is to give you sufficient knowledge and understanding of our site facilities and operational practices & procedures to ensure that you can fly safely at our club and help you to do your part in running a safe, efficient airfield operation. text/html 2026-03-10T15:07:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/2._safety_on_the_airfield_and_in_the_air?rev=1773155233&do=diff 2. Safety on the Airfield and in the Air 2.1 Safety Overview The safety and wellbeing of our members, visitors, and our community neighbours is our primary focus. Gliding is not inherently a particularly dangerous or risky sport but it can be unforgiving. It is up to us all to keep it safe for ourselves and others. This can best be achieved by not eroding safety margins. We can do this by; text/html 2026-03-10T15:45:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/3._portmoak_airfield_and_facilities?rev=1773157522&do=diff 3. Portmoak Airfield and Facilities 3.1 General Portmoak airfield extends to 180 acres with multiple launch and landing areas. The site is an excellent base for local and cross-country soaring; hill soaring is possible in many wind directions along with wave and thermal soaring for height gains and cross-country flying across much of Scotland. text/html 2026-04-13T21:57:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/4._flying_authorisation?rev=1776117467&do=diff 4. Flying Authorisation 4.1 Supervision Flying will normally take place when an SGC or approved visiting instructor has been designated as Lead Instructor to supervise. During the week this is by arrangement. At weekends there is a Duty team with a designated Lead Instructor and supporting Duty Instructors. The Lead Instructor should be a suitably experienced FI(S) approved to supervise airfield operations. text/html 2026-03-10T16:00:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/5._airfield_operations?rev=1773158446&do=diff 5. Airfield Operations This is an overview of the basic operations required to run the airfield. Please also refer A. Duty Pilot Briefing Notes and the [Ground Rules] document. 5.1 Flying list A flying list is used to manage the order of flying in club aircraft and members and visitors wishing to fly club aircraft should put their name on the flying list (also indicating what aircraft they require and whether they need a flight with an instructor) as soon as possible after arriving at the ai… text/html 2026-03-10T16:08:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/6._local_airspace_for_glider_pilots?rev=1773158902&do=diff 6. Local Airspace for Glider Pilots We are, by the standards of many UK clubs, blessed with relatively unrestrictive airspace at Portmoak. However it is also complex in that different limits apply at different times and in different circumstances. What’s written here is an attempt to describe it from a glider pilot’s perspective – it is not the law and may not be definitive – the UK IAIP on the text/html 2026-03-10T16:10:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/7._visitors?rev=1773159007&do=diff 7. Visitors 7.1 General Information Welcome to the site and on behalf or the Board and members, we hope that you have a safe and enjoyable stay. Naturally, you will want to learn about the site and its operation if it is your first visit here and it is important to safe flying that you take the time to read the necessary documentation including this manual and obtain the necessary briefing(s) from either your lead instructor or an SGC instructor. text/html 2026-03-10T16:17:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/8._new_members?rev=1773159429&do=diff 8. New Members First of all, a special and warm welcome to the SGC on what is hopefully a long and enjoyable gliding career. There is a lot to take in when starting gliding, the learning curve is steep and you never really stop learning (which is one of gliding’s many attractions!). text/html 2026-03-10T15:13:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/9._operation_of_powered_aircraft?rev=1773155618&do=diff 9. Operation of Powered Aircraft This section details the SGC’s procedure for the operation of powered aircraft based at Portmoak Airfield and for visiting aircraft. 9.1 Aims * To ensure at all times the safety of all persons engaged in flying activities at Portmoak, whether airborne or on the ground. text/html 2026-03-10T16:21:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/a._duty_pilot_briefing_notes?rev=1773159665&do=diff A. Gound Supervisor Notes A.1 What is a Ground Supervisor? A.2 The Chain Of Command * * * * A.3 Setting up the airfield * * * * * * * * * * * * * A.4 During the Day * * * text/html 2026-03-10T16:23:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/b._ridge_soaring?rev=1773159809&do=diff B. Ridge Soaring 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. 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 bea… text/html 2026-03-10T16:24:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/c._wave_soaring?rev=1773159874&do=diff C. Wave Soaring This section is not meant to be a treatise on wave soaring but a few general hints which may assist people who do not have much experience of this type of lift. C.1 Flying in wave Working wave lift is much the same technique as working hill lift as the lift (and sink) is found in an elongated area lying across the wind and which stays fixed in one location – some of the time! It can be present at low, medium and high levels or all three at the same time. Cloud may or may not b… text/html 2026-03-10T16:25:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/d._cross_country_flying?rev=1773159912&do=diff D. Cross Country Flying For many pilots cross country flying is the epitome of the sport with the thrill of the challenge to get you and your glider successfully around a task or take an adventurous flight into the hills and glens of Scotland. Experienced pilots at this level are self-authorising, self-briefing and relatively independent. Pilots new to cross-country flying should follow the requirements in text/html 2026-03-10T16:27:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/e._letters_of_agreement?rev=1773160037&do=diff E. Letters of Agreement All LoAs are on the BGA website. E.1 Weekends Only E.1.1 The TAY CTA Gliding Area https://members.gliding.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2015/04/Scottish-SGU-BGA-Portmoak-P600-Gliding-Area-.pdf The most important agreement allows us to request the opening of part of TAY CTA and part of the northern section of the Scottish TMA for gliding at weekends. Note, this is text/html 2026-03-10T16:28:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/f._moray_cta_radio_procedures?rev=1773160125&do=diff F. MORAY CTA Radio Procedures F.1 Introduction Basically, when communicating with air traffic keep it short and sweet. Always remember that the other guy at the end of the line is human and not a god. We should however aspire to maintain good radio discipline as it helps our reputation as responsible pilots. How’s that achieved? Some helpful hints. text/html 2026-03-10T16:30:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/g._reporting_defects_in_club_gliders?rev=1773160235&do=diff G. Reporting Defects in Club Gliders G.1 Purpose The prompt identification and recording of defects in gliders is essential to flight safety and to enabling timely rectification. The nature of club operations means that direct contact between pilots and maintainers is not always possible. The purpose of this procedure is to describe the methods by which the club will facilitate this communication and in particular: text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/h._glossary?rev=1740128966&do=diff H. Glossary aal Above Airfield Level AMSL Above Mean Sea Level AGL Above Ground Level AI Assistant Instructor (BGA) AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance ANO Air Navigation Orders (UK CAA) ARC Airworthiness Review Certificate ASI Airspeed Indicator text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/manual?rev=1740128966&do=diff Portmoak Airfield Operations Manual The Scottish Gliding Centre text/html 2025-02-21T10:35:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/airfieldmanual/start?rev=1740134122&do=diff Airfield Manual Greetings! [Libelle] Dear Member / Visitor, Welcome to the Scottish Gliding Centre at Portmoak. These notes have been written for the guidance of existing members, new members, and visitors to Portmoak; they are available on our website and as hard copies in the club house. Please read them and follow them to the best extent possible.