Guidelines for Flying at Shalbourne - Revision history

Chair: /* Hangar Landings */

2022-07-09T14:38:22Z

‎Hangar Landings

Chair: /* Driving on the field */

2019-05-24T15:26:49Z

‎Driving on the field

Chair: /* Rigging and Trailer Parking Areas */

2018-10-06T16:23:58Z

‎Rigging and Trailer Parking Areas

Chair: /* Hangar Landings */

2018-10-06T16:16:57Z

‎Hangar Landings

Chair: /* General Operation */

2018-10-06T13:06:39Z

‎General Operation

Chair: /* Check Flights – annual and currency checks */

2017-09-05T19:47:21Z

‎Check Flights – annual and currency checks

Chair: /* First Solo Flights */

2015-09-11T16:30:01Z

‎First Solo Flights

Chair: /* General Operation */

2015-09-11T16:24:53Z

‎General Operation

Chair: /* General Operation */

2015-09-11T16:24:03Z

‎General Operation

Chair: /* General Operation */

2015-09-11T16:20:21Z

‎General Operation

@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
 ==Hangar Landings==
-Hangar landings should be planned so that the glider comes to rest no further up the field than a line abeam the windsock.
+Hangar landings should be planned so that the glider comes to rest no further up the field than a line abeam the winch.
 ==Reciprocal Landings==

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:26, 24 May 2019
Line 120:		Line 120:

	Pilots and visitors should drive vehicles on the airfield in such away as to minimise the risk to flying, as per the instructions at the gate. This will include: driving around the edges of the airfield, stopping when an aircraft is landing or launching, reporting to the winch driver before proceeding down the field, and always being mindful of the cables which may be in unusual position (for example during the DI before flying.)		Pilots and visitors should drive vehicles on the airfield in such away as to minimise the risk to flying, as per the instructions at the gate. This will include: driving around the edges of the airfield, stopping when an aircraft is landing or launching, reporting to the winch driver before proceeding down the field, and always being mindful of the cables which may be in unusual position (for example during the DI before flying.)
		+
		+	*Members without a driving license can only be permitted to drive retrieve vehicles once they have been signed off as competent by a rated instructor or winch master.

	== Guidelines for Instructors ==		== Guidelines for Instructors ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:23, 6 October 2018
Line 86:		Line 86:
	Gliders must not be picketed under the northern approach when flying from the north end.		Gliders must not be picketed under the northern approach when flying from the north end.

		+	== Uneven landing areas==
		+
		+	There are undulations along the East side of the airfield, care should be taken to avoid these when landing.

	== Type Conversions ==		== Type Conversions ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:16, 6 October 2018
Line 30:		Line 30:

	Hangar landings should be planned so that the glider comes to rest no further up the field than a line abeam the windsock.		Hangar landings should be planned so that the glider comes to rest no further up the field than a line abeam the windsock.
		+
		+	==Reciprocal Landings==
		+
		+	Gliders landing reciprocal should land of land a safe distance away from the launch point to avoid opposing traffic and obstructions.

	== Check Flights – annual and currency checks ==		== Check Flights – annual and currency checks ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:06, 6 October 2018
Line 15:		Line 15:

	On landing, pilots should maintain their landing direction during the ground roll - do not clear to one side during the ground run.		On landing, pilots should maintain their landing direction during the ground roll - do not clear to one side during the ground run.
		+
		+	If landing towards the northern end of the airfield that the glider MUST come to a halt no nearer the clubhouse than a line from the windsock straight across the airfield.

	All Pilots wishing to fly must sign the flying list with day’s intentions eg: Training – Local soaring - rigging private aircraft and or X-country Flying. If the latter, then intentions concerning intended task or general area should be noted. The list will be presented to DI between flights who will then either initial permission to fly on the list or request briefing with individuals. Pilots must check before joining the launch queue – '''Duty Team and Log Keepers check NO signature NO fly.'''		All Pilots wishing to fly must sign the flying list with day’s intentions eg: Training – Local soaring - rigging private aircraft and or X-country Flying. If the latter, then intentions concerning intended task or general area should be noted. The list will be presented to DI between flights who will then either initial permission to fly on the list or request briefing with individuals. Pilots must check before joining the launch queue – '''Duty Team and Log Keepers check NO signature NO fly.'''

@@ Line 31: / Line 31: @@
 == Check Flights – annual and currency checks ==
-Every club member who is off checks and not an instructor is required to have an annual check. The ‘check year’ runs from 1 October to 30 September, it makes sense to complete annual checks during the winter to take advantage of more testing conditions and to leave the soaring season clear for other training.
+Every club member who is off checks and not an instructor is required to have an annual check. The ‘check year’ runs from 1 October to 31st March, it makes sense to complete annual checks during the winter to take advantage of more testing conditions and to leave the soaring season clear for other training.
 The following guidelines for currency check flights apply to all club members. In poor conditions these should be reduced but this should be on an individual basis.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:30, 11 September 2015
Line 128:		Line 128:
	== First Solo Flights ==		== First Solo Flights ==

−	When an ab-initio is approaching solo standard and the majority of the exercises on their pre-solo progress card have been signed off as satisfactory, ~~the~~ should finish off their training and be sent solo in ~~the~~ K13. These are far more forgiving than the Puchacz, and the transition to K8 is made much easier. If for any reason it is not possible to send a club member solo in ~~the~~ K13, for example it is offline or the club member does not physically fit into the glider, then the Puchacz will be used. If this is the case then two instructors, one of whom is a Full Cat must agree that the person concerned is up to solo standard.	+	When an ab-initio is approaching solo standard and the majority of the exercises on their pre-solo progress card have been signed off as satisfactory, they should finish off their training and be sent solo in a K13. These are far more forgiving than the Puchacz, and the transition to K8 is made much easier. If for any reason it is not possible to send a club member solo in a K13, for example it is offline or the club member does not physically fit into the glider, then the Puchacz will be used. If this is the case then two instructors, one of whom is a Full Cat, must agree that the person concerned is up to solo standard.

@@ Line 8: / Line 8: @@
 The minimum number of persons required to operate the airfield safely is four, a BGA approved instructor, an launch point controller (lights and log), a club approved winch driver and one other member to hook on cables and run with wings.
-On setting up the airfield, consideration must be given to where the cable, or parts thereof may fall. Under no circumstances may launching take place if there is any risk of anything arriving near the road. (i.e. winds with a notable Easterly component) [http://www.shalbournegliding.co.uk/members/wiki/index.php5?title=Operating_in_an_East_Wind]
+On setting up the airfield, consideration must be given to where the cable, or parts thereof may fall. Under no circumstances may launching take place if there is any risk of anything arriving near the road. (i.e. winds with a notable Easterly component - see note [http://www.shalbournegliding.co.uk/members/wiki/index.php5?title=Operating_in_an_East_Wind])
 Club aircraft which have been subject to adjustment, repair or annual CofA inspection will be test flown by an instructor before being made available to club members, This test flight will be flown solo.