https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/ 2026-04-30T06:04:31+00:00 https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/ https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/lib/exe/fetch.php/wiki/logo.png text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/daily_inspection?rev=1740128966&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance Daily Inspection (DI) The BGA Operational Regulations require that all launch equipment is adequately inspected before use: “24. Launching Equipment Inspection. All equipment used for launching, including the winch guillotine, must be inspected each day before use.” text/html 2025-10-19T11:22:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/launching?rev=1760872970&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance Launching IF YOU ARE NOT YET A QUALIFIED WINCH DRIVER: YOU CANNOT LAUNCH A GLIDER UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED WINCH DRIVER WHO HAS BEEN AUTHORISED TO SUPERVISE TRAINEES. text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/maintenance?rev=1740128966&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance Maintenance Refuelling THE WINCH RUNS ON LPG WHICH IS A HIGHLY FLAMMABLE GAS. DO NOT REFUEL THE WINCH ON YOUR OWN UNLESS YOU ARE SIGNED-OFF TO DO SO. THE WINCH AND ITS RETRIEVE VEHICLE MUST BE SWITCHED OFF DURING REFUELING. text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/safety?rev=1740128966&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance Safety There are several risks associated with winch launching, both on the ground and in the sky. However, winch launching is still relatively safe if we mitigate these risks. The glider is not going anywhere until you accept the launch. text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/setting_up?rev=1740128966&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance Setting Up Winch Location When deciding where to put the winch, we must take 4 key items into account. NEVER ACCEPT A DANGEROUS AIRFIELD CONFIGURATION. Whilst it may feel weird or unusual to challenge the duty instructing team and their proposals, you are ultimately responsible for… text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/simulated_launch_failures?rev=1740128966&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance Overview Launch failures initiated by the winch driver must be coordinated with the winch driver in-person, not over the radio, by the instructor. Instructors should ensure that the winch driver is comfortable providing the type of launch failure that is being requested. Winch drive… text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/the_skylaunch_2?rev=1740128966&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance The Skylaunch 2 Exterior — Where Is Everything? 1. Guillotine — Each cable has its own guillotine. It is a relatively sharp piece of metal attached to a large spring which is held under compression. The guillotine is only used when the glider is unable to release the cable and is a… text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/the_winchs_perspective?rev=1740128966&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance The Winch's Perspective You likely are already very accustomed to the process of winch launching from the launch point’s perspective, but what about at the winch? Stages Of A Launch text/html 2025-02-21T09:09:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://pilots.scottishglidingcentre.co.uk/doku.php/winch/unplanned_emergencies?rev=1740128966&do=diff Contents * Introduction * Safety * The Winch's Perspective * The Skylaunch 2 * Daily Inspection (DI) * Setting Up * Launching * Unplanned Emergencies * Simulated Launch Failures * Maintenance Unplanned Emergencies Receiving A 'STOP' Signal Upon receiving a ‘STOP’ signal, you should quickly: * Cut the power. * Select Neutral and apply full brake. Launch Failures As soon as a launch failure occurs, you should: