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winch [2025/02/21 09:09] – created - external edit 127.0.0.1winch [2025/04/06 22:30] (current) – [Requirements] olliek
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 This guide is not a substitute for training by a qualified person. If you are interested in receiving training, [[:board|contact the Winchmaster]]. This guide assumes that you at minimum have the knowledge required by solo winch pilots. This guide is not a substitute for training by a qualified person. If you are interested in receiving training, [[:board|contact the Winchmaster]]. This guide assumes that you at minimum have the knowledge required by solo winch pilots.
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 +===== Winch Driver Instructors =====
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 +The following people have been approved by the Winchmaster to provide training to our standards:
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 +  * Alan Gillanders (the Winchmaster)
 +  * Eric Weatherly (who generally manages winch driver training efforts)
 +  * Kate Byrne
 +  * George Kemeys
 +  * Ollie Killean
 +  * Reiner Kipp
 +  * David Gorrell
 +  * John Hire
 +  * Bob Petrie
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 ===== Why Should You Learn? ===== ===== Why Should You Learn? =====
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   * Be a solo pilot at the Scottish Gliding Centre.   * Be a solo pilot at the Scottish Gliding Centre.
-  * Be at least 16 years old to go solo on the winch – however, training can start from 14.+  * Be at least 15 years old to go solo on the winch – however, training can start from 14.
   * Be willing to dedicate a non-insignificant amount of time to being regularly trained.   * Be willing to dedicate a non-insignificant amount of time to being regularly trained.
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 +Those who have been actively engaged in the airfield's activities for a substantial period of time may also be considered. [[::board|Contact the Winchmaster]] if you think you meet this requirement.
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 ===== Visiting The Winch ===== ===== Visiting The Winch =====
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