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Bronze C

Bronze C. Specific Gliding Rules and Reg’s. Rules and Regs. The minimum age to fly solo in a glider is . 16 years. Rules and Regs …. when the glider first moves. A glider flight starts and ends. when it comes to rest after landing. Rules and Regs …. 30mins before sunrise.

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Bronze C

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  1. Bronze C Specific Gliding Rules and Reg’s

  2. Rules and Regs • The minimum age to fly solo in a glider is 16 years

  3. Rules and Regs …. when the glider first moves • A glider flight starts • and ends when it comes to rest after landing

  4. Rules and Regs …. 30mins before sunrise • Daylight is defined as until 30mins after sunset, as measured from the ground

  5. Rules and Regs …. • All pilots must keep a personal log of their flying until they have Silver C • Instructors are required to keep a log in order to inform the BGA of their currency

  6. Rules and Regs …. • For an aerotow to take place, the sum of the tows (not toes) of the glider pilot and the tug pilot in their respective capacities shall not be less than…

  7. Rules and Regs …. • The length of the combination from nose of tug to tail of glider shall not be more than… 150m

  8. Rules and Regs …. The maximum height above airfield elevation to which a glider may winch launch is UNLESS 60m written permission has been given by the CAA to launch higher

  9. Rules and Regs …. • The winch cable must contain an approved weak link to match the individual need of each glider • This may be waived if the PROVEN breaking strain of the cable is less than the approved weak link

  10. Rules and Regs …. • Pilots must wear serviceable parachutes if they fly in cloud

  11. Rules and Regs …. • Serviceable oxygen equipment is mandatory above 12000ft and is recommended to be use above 10000ft

  12. Rules and Regs …. • Any newly rigged club glider must first be test flown by a pilot designated by the CFI • When hill soaring……..overtake on the hill side

  13. Rules and Regs …. • As glider pilots we are only required to give way to balloons

  14. Rules and Regs …. • but use some common sense when in doubt – run away

  15. Rules and Regs …. • When joining other aircraft in a thermal circle in the same direction • If a defect or damage is suspected in a glider or critical equipment, report it immediately to the duty instructor

  16. Rules and Regs …. • If an accident occurs which causes death or injury or even substantial damage, it should be reported to the police, and the Department of Transport (AAIB)

  17. Rules and Regs …. • Your club is required to supply air navigation notifications, NOTAMs, both temporary and permanent, and TNWs

  18. Rules and Regs …. • Exemptions to low flying are… life saving ridge soaring normal take-off and landing

  19. Rules and Regs …. • The medical requirement to fly solo is self-certification with the appropriate form, but endorsed by your doctor – Group 1 to fly solo, Group 2 to fly passengers

  20. Rules and Regs …. The End Phew!!

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