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ANNEX C TO FLYING ORDER BOOK
GLIDER FL YING REGULATIONS
1. Rules of the Air. All members are to familiarise themselves with and obey the rules of the air as defined in Laws and Rules for Glider Pilots. All solo pilots are to be in possession of their own copy. These are obtainable from the club.
2. Local Flying Orders. All members are to familiarise themselves with and obey local orders contained herein and any others issued by the CFI.
3. Tug Flying. The duty instructor is to brief tug pilots about the dropping area for the gliders, circuit direction, tow rope dropping area and landing area. It is to be made clear that it is the tug pilot's responsibility for ensuring that the glider is within gliding distance of the airfield except when released in an emergency. There is to be a separate circuit direction for tugs and gliders.
4. Glider Limitations and Characteristics. The pilot of any glider is, before any flight, to familiarise himself with any limitations or restrictions imposed upon it, and is not to exceed them. Any pilot who inadvertently exceeds limitations must inform the duty instructor or the CFI in the interests of the safety of the next pilot to fly the machine. It is the responsibility of the pilot to obtain a briefing on the flying characteristics of the aircraft and to familiarise him/herself with the operation of the controls.
5. Cockpit Checks Prior to Take-off. Immediately before EVERY LAUNCH the pilot of a glider is to carry out a full cockpit check as follows:
C - CONTROLS
Gently test movement of all controls, ensuring that all controls move freely, fully and in the correct sense, check visually.
B - BALLAST
Check that the ballast is fitted/not fitted as appropriate and that cockpit loads are within placarded limits.
S - STRAPS Check own and instructor's straps are secure
I - INSTRUMENTS ASI reading normally, altimeter set (QFE or
QNH), T +S and A/H off Radio on with correct frequency set (13 0.1), compass condition, and (including all other instruments) that glass is intact and they are reading as expected.
F - FLAPS Check full travel and then set to take-off position.
T - TRIM Check full travel and then check the trim level is in a
correct position for take-off
C - CANOPIES
Check that canopies are on and secure closed and locked.
B - BRAKES
Check that open, close and lock securely. (For T21, spoilers open and in line, closed and flush).
E - EVENTUALITIES Decide what actions to take in the event of a
launch failure.
6. Over-Run of the Cable. When a glider over-runs its launching cable there is a danger that the cable or parachute may become entangled with the skid, wheel or any part of the aircraft. Should the glider over-run, the wing tip holder or anyone who notices or thinks that anything is wrong is to
SHOUT "STOP!
STOP!" and tell the pilot to release the cable. After release the wing is to be lowered after the cable is pulled clear.
7. Circuit Regulations
a. Releasing the Cable. The release knob should be pulled twice to ensure a definite release. If the cable fails to release or if it fouls the aircraft in any way, the only possible recovery is to circle the winch, keeping the release knob pulled, and losing height until a landing can be made in the vicinity of the winch. Avoid releasing 'piano wire' under tension.
After a normal release the glider is to be flown over the winch and away from the launch run.
DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT THE GLIDER IS NOT, UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES, TO OVERFLY THE LAUNCH RUN BELOW 1500 ft.
b. Downwind Leg. The downwind leg should be arranged so that the glider remains within 30 degrees of the landable part of the airstrip. Whilst on the downwind leg, pre-landing checks are to be carried out using the pneumonic code W.UL.F.
W - WATER, if carried, jettison, check wind direction and strength.
U - UNDERCARRIAGE, down and locked
L - LOOSE ARTICLES, stow, check landing area clear
F - FLAPS, if fitted, check setting, consider if required for landing.
c. Circling. Circling below 700 ft AGL is prohibited, unless specifically authorised by the Duty Instructor.
d. Circuit Speeds. Downwind Leg. 50 KTS until abeam your low key area. Speed to be increased to 55 KTS (MINIMUM) prior to entering diagonal and base leg. Flying characteristics for vintage aircraft may dictate different circuit speeds. These will be briefed during conversion to individual aircraft.
8 Final Turn. The final turn must be completed by a minimum height of 300 ft. In gusty or strong thermal conditions or' with surface winds in excess of 15 knots the glider must complete its final turn by 400 ft or as directed by the duty instructor.
9 Regulations for Flying Away from the Circuit
a. Soaring. A glider joining another in a thermal shall circle in the same direction as that established by the first aircraft in the thermal.
b. Spinning. Intentional spinning is to be carried out as part of the instructional syllabus. Recovery must be completed by 800 ft when carried out by an instructor. Solo spinning must be authorised by the CFI or duty full rating instructor present and must be completed by 1400 ft.
c. Cross Country Flying. All cross country flying must be authorised by the CFI or another fully rated instructor who will brief the pilot(s) concerned before take off
d. Action After an Away Landing. After landing the pilot is not to leave the aircraft until it has been properly secured against 'damage by weather, animals, or the public (ESPECIALLY CHILDREN). He/she should have a landing certificate with him and this should be filled in before telephoning back to base. The following information should be given:
(1) Bearing and distance from nearest large town.
(2) Bearing and distance from nearest village.
(3) Telephone number through which the pilot can be contacted if
necessary by the retrieve crew.
(4) Whether the aircraft or property is damaged. THEN get the recipient of your message to read it back to you.
e. Landing Certificate. For all claims a landing certificate must be signed by 2 reliable witnesses. For 'Silver/Gold/Diamond' claims the BGA form (containing landing certificate should be used).
[Public Relations. It is vitally important that the landowner is contacted as soon as possible after landing and informed. Remember to close all gates after you even if there are no animals around. Should any members of the public
appear on the scene be patient and polite, answer questions asked of you. If the Press arrives try to be accurate with your answers since what you say will probably be made public.
8. Field Landing/Selection Training. Only fully rated instructors authorised by the CFI may carry out training for field landing/selection. Each flight must be cleared with the Duty Instructor before take off. Ideally the Falke should be used at some stage.
9. Visiting Pilots. Visiting glider pilots may fly club aircraft after:
a. Completing temporary membership forms.
b. Reading and signing club flying order book.
c. Producing current medical certificate, log book and, if appropriate, instructor rating.
Checks are to be carried out by the duty instructor before the pilot may fly solo and in the case of visiting pilots wishing to instruct they must be checked by the CFI, or DCFI. Visiting instructors are NOT permitted to carry out Bronze 'C' flying tests of any type.
10 Instructional flights in 2 seat aircraft are limited to 30 minutes maximum. Single seat aircraft are limited to 1 hour maximum. These times are variable subject to authorisation by the Duty Instructor before flight or radio (130.1 Mhz) whilst airborne.
RAF FORM 39490 (Revised Oct 97)
FLYING ORDER BOOK (Order Sheet)
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