Selfbriefing for Operational Procedures

Selfbriefing for Operational Procedures Arboga Open 2015 Revision A Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 1

Situation map ESQO Please note: maps are not to scale Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 2

Situation map Non public road Paved runway 2000 x 40 m Grass strip 700 x 80 m Drain wells. Do not run over them Public road Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 3

Situation map Trailer & glider parking at the north apron. Clubhouse, WC, showers, Café, briefing etc Do not land here. Surface is quite rough Parking for rigged gliders (no trailers) Camping Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 4

Situation map Antenna tower west 32 m high Antenna tower east 32 m high Grid strip 15 Grid runway 15 Grid runway 33 Grid strip 33 Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 5

To Arboga E20 To Eskilstuna Big river Tiny river Access roads Cars only Trailers not recommended! Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 6

Gridding Each class will get their own rows No specific grid order within class Start gridding each row at the western part of the runway Gridding personnel will advice Grid will usually open before briefing, unless other orders are given at official note board Gridding will close 15 minutes before first launch 5 minutes before launch; remove all cars from grid, even at the back of the grid Please do not have any loose children on the grid during the launch A B C RWY 33 Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2010 7

For the 18m class, only two gliders on each row G F 18m E D Club RWY 15 Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2010 8

Gridding at strip (if used) A B C RWY 33 Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 9

Self launchers Please grid at the end of your class so your propeller creates as little chaos behind you as possible. It is mandatory to use a remotely controlled wheel chock on grid. The reason is to prevent the glider from moving when starting up the engine. Adequate wheel chocks will be supplied by the organizers at nominal cost. Self launchers must wait for clearance from official starter before commencing take off roll. Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 10

Emergency landing after tow failure Car parking among trailers are ok Grid runway 33 Grid strip 33 No car parking after grid time Gliders relanding Tugs landing Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 11

Gliders relanding Tugs landing Grid runway 15 Grid strip 15 No car parking after grid time Emergency landing after tow failure Rev B Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 12

West East Towing and self launch patterns runway 33 Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2010 13

West East Towing and self launch patterns runway 15 Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2010 14

Take off procedure Please practice radio silence. Do not use radio unless deviating from normal procedure. Relanding is considered a deviation from normal procedure. No radio checks during launch on 123,15 MHz. Officials will respond to radio checks if able. However, it s will not be prioritized. Please do radio check with your crew. Release altitude: 700 m if not stated otherwise on briefing After release: Turn left and watch out. Do not pull up before releasing. Tow planes will fly straight ahead and descend 100 m before turning. Only left hand circling is allowed within 10 km from the airfield. Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 15

Self launchers Self launchers shall follow the towing pattern and shut down the engine in the release area at or below the official release altitude. If release altitude is not reached when entering the release area, you are allowed to circle in the release area but keep a good look out and stay clear of tows. Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 16

Radio procedure After release: - When above 500 m: 123,50 MHz - When below 500 m: 123,15 MHz Opening of the start line will be transmitted on both frequencies: - Start line in x-class will open in 30* min - Start line in x-class will open in 10 min - Start line in x-class will open in 5 min - Start line in x-class is open Report your start time on 123,50 MHz within 20 minutes after starting with an accuracy of ± 5 minutes. Team flying frequencies are allowed if announced in advanced on briefing *30 minutes, unless otherwise stated at briefing. Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 17

Airspace orientation OK* OK* General: max 2800 m STD Bravo: max 1850 m STD Others: daily basis Forbidden GND and up West Norbo Ludvika Barken Bravo Forbidden GND and up Forbidden GND and up Helle W Krylbo E-tuna W Forbidden GND and up *General cloud flying sectors, not applicable for this competition OK* Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2010 18

On task Keep your mobile phone turned on. This will help to locate you in case of search and rescue. When outlanding, always announce your intention on the radio. Someone will always hear you. Part of the competition area is only sparsely supplied with landable areas and in some areas it might be almost 50 km to the nearest landable field. However in most parts of the competition area you will always reach landable areas from 1000 m (in a few areas you may need more) if you know were it is. The task setter does have this in mind and tasks will not be set over rough terrain unless the cloudbase is very high. Always remember to stay within gliding distance of landable areas. You can not win with a broken glider. When correctly executed, a landing in water is considered a fairly safe emergency procedure. Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 19

Final glide Plenty of landable fields when arriving from north Sparsely landable fields when arriving from south. There are however some landable fields close to the seashore of lake Hjälmaren, 6-8 km south of runway. 10 km from Arboga Report at 123,50 MHz: (Comp. no) 10 km Then switch to 123,15 MHz: (Comp. no) 10 km Answer at 123,15 MHz: (Comp. no), runway ZZ in use When entering Finish circle (min height 150m) 123,15 MHz (Comp. no), final + direct landing/landing pattern Expect no answer After announcing 10 km, remain on 123,15 MHz Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 20

Finish circle app 3km radius, 150m AGL Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2010 21

Landing Pattern - Full landing circuit is preferred - Land on the grass strip - Remember: gear down - Make a long landing. Do not block the runway for those behind you - Sufficient speed/energy for a safe pattern only is not enough. You also need some spare energy for collision avoidance - Taxi at low speed to the east side of the grass strip at pilots discretion Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 22

Direct landing - Land on the paved runway - Remember: gear down - Make a long landing. Do not block space for those behind you - You must have some spare energy for collision avoidance - Taxi at low speed to the east side of the runway at pilots discretion Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 23

Arriving from North Rwy in use: 15 Landing pattern Direct landing No stop zone WIND Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 24

Arriving from North Rwy in use: 33 Landing Pattern Direct landing No stop zone WIND Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 25

Arriving from South Rwy in use: 15 Landing Pattern Direct landing No stop zone WIND Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 26

Arriving from South Rwy in use: 33 Landing Pattern Direct landing No stop zone WIND Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 27

DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT! Make a complete stop on the tarmac Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 28

Retrieving gliders Push the glider to the side by hand When away from runway you may put on wing/taildolly/towbar Please leave the runway as soon as possible Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 29

Airfield boundaries If landed inside the marked area, the landing is considered to be done at the airfield. Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 30

Airfield boundaries Important: consult competition management before retrieving gliders from areas other than the grass strip and runway. In some areas cars are strictly forbidden. Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 31

A few words of flight safety - Look out - Be safe - Look out - Make safe out landings - Look out - Usage of FLARM is strongly encouraged - Look out - Do not sniff the cloud base - Look out - The flight is not over until you are at a stand still - Look out Selfbriefing Arboga Open 2015 32