Cascade Soaring Society

- CASCADE SOARING SOCIETY FLIGHT AND GROUND PROCEDURES

A.

Scheduling
1. By phone (509) 886-0811 or at club web site www.nwinternet.com/~blanikam/css/default.htm (preferred).
2. If by phone, indicate desired time.
3. You must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your schedule take off time, or you will give up your aircraft to anyone that might be waiting.

B.

Ground Operations
1. Do a preflight and positive control check before the first flight of the day.
2. Tie down in a safe manner if out of hanger 3. On ramp install rudder and aileron locks. Tie stick back on L-13.
4. Use pitot and canopy cover if available.

c.

Miscellaneous procedures.
1. All operation stops at 25 knots, including gusts. Max cross wind is 15 knots.
2. Check weather outlook each day before the start of air operations.
3. A local area checkout is required for new members.
4. Any pilot that goes more than 90 days without flying gliders needs a dual check out by a CFIG.
5. Keep a copy of these rules in each glider and a signed copy in each member's folder.
6. All pilots will have an application on file with a medical statement. Notification is required to the board if any medical problem arises that doesn't allow safe operation of any gliders.
7. The club will keep a folder for members at the club house that will be only accessible by the instructors.

D.

Cross Country
1. Cross country requires a log book endorsement by a club instructor (club ships).
2. Any flight beyond gliding distance (15:1 glide ratio or figure 400 feet per mile) to the traffic pattern altitude.
3. A check out is required by all pilots in, ridge soaring, thermalling, and out landing. Out landings can be simulated at the airport.
4. (10) solo flight or a private rating required.
5. A 3 hour endurance flight in the local area.
6. A map briefing with caution areas explained.
7. The pilot should have a flight plan, trailer, tow vehicle and a retrieval crew prepared.

E

Student Solo.
1. A common syllabus (Learning to fly gliders by Bob Wander) and text book (Glider Flying Handbook) will be used. They will be issued at time of joining.
2. A progress check by another instructor prior to being allowed to go solo.
3. First (3) solos in calm conditions (less than 5 knots).
4. No tows to ridge on initial tow, pattern tow only.
5. Solo flights in vicinity of airport until cleared for cross country.
6. Instructor monitoring with radio.
7. Student solos (max wind 10 knots)


F.

Aircraft checkouts.
1. All pilots get dual instruction before check out in single place glider.
2. All pilots are required to get a spring check out flight which includes a tow to a sufficient altitude to allow air work before going solo. A log book endorsement is required
3. Each member will have on file a copy of the written test for each glider they are qualified to fly.
4. Students will have a minimum of 10 solo flights before transitioning into a different glider.
5. Students will be required to get checked out in a different 2-place glider before they will be allowed to fly a single place glider.

G.

LS-3A Checkout Requirements
1. Need to be full member in good standings and hold at least a private glider license.
2. Have accumulated at least 100 hours in glider.
3. Have flown at least 10 hours in the Lark or other high performance gliders.
4. Been checked out by an instructor, qualified in high performance gliders and endorsed in log book.
5. Have accomplished an off field landing.

H.

Tow Pilots.
1. Check out per FAR's and insurance requirements.
2. No tows to areas of sink near the ridge with east winds.
3. No towing on runway 25 with traffic taking off on runway 12.
4. No towing on runway 7 from intersection.
5. Keep glider with in gliding distance of the airport.
6. Annual flight in a glider with a CFlG for non-glider tow pilot.

After reading, please sign and return the back copy signifying you understand these procedures.

Revised 8/4/05


GLIDER PILOTS DO NOT REQUIRE A MEDICAL CERTICATE BUT MUST BE ABLE TO SAY THEY HAVE NO HEALTH CONCERN THAT WOULD PUT THEMSELVES OR OTHERS IN DANGER.
PLEASE SIGN IF YOU HAVE NO HEALTH CONCERNS AND YOU UNDERSTAND THE FLIGHT AND GROUND PROCEDURES.  (Date on operating Procedures)

Member Name.

Signature.

Date.

 

- Airport Rules -

Rules for Glider Operations at Pangborn Memorial Airport
East Wenatchee, Washington
June 8, 2007

Runway 12-30 was completely rebuilt in 1999, in 2005 a new ILS was installed on RW 12 and the threshold relocated 600 feet. The main runway is paved 150 feet wide plus 20 foot paved shoulders. Caution: The raised runway lights are within the paved shoulders. There are also raised taxiway lights and or reflectors on the edges of most taxiways. New: Runway 12 is designated the favored runway in calm air conditions.

To minimize the potential for runway incursions and traffic conflicts glider tows will normally begin at the midfield intersections into the wind. Landings for relights should be planned to stop clear of the active runway near the intersection. Termination landings should be planned to clear the runway/landing area without delay. The grass landing area to the north side of runway 25 is also to be cleared without delay. Never leave equipment or gliders unattended on active areas.

Cascade Soaring Club operates from an apron in the east hangar area (assembly and pre-flight). Test Flights are conducted by North Wing Design, an ultralight aircraft manufacturer utilizing airspace and patterns to the northeast side of the airport, generally below the normal glider patterns.

The following rules are needed for safety and to preserve unrestricted access:

1. Local weather is monitored by the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) on frequency 119.925, or by phone (509) 886-4226.

2. Takeoff will normally be from the taxiway A intersection on runway 25. Takeoffs on runway 7 from the intersection are discouraged due to the uphill slope and short runway; besides an east wind does not produce good soaring conditions locally. Prior to entering the runway safety area clear for conflicting traffic and announce your intentions on 123.0.

3. If departing on 12-30 at the intersection, gliders shall stay behind the safety line (dashed lines on 7-25, close to the intersection) until ready for an immediate takeoff and until traffic is clear (no T/O or landing with aircraft on final). Gliders landing on 12/30 should plan their landing and rollout to clear the safety line, if at all possible.

4. Land on runway 25 whenever winds allow, or the grass (80' x 1100') just to the north side of runway 25 east end. When landing on the grass treat it the same as the other runways and clear off expeditiously. Glider patterns are opposite the power patterns and you may not be seen.

5. Pangborn can be a busy airport. Any deviation from standard/published patterns and procedures should only be done after announcing your intentions and with consideration for other traffic. All takeoffs and pattern entries should be announced. (123.0)

6. Landing gliders should clear to the side of the runway leaving space for following planes. If landing on the designated active runway, move the glider off the runway immediately without waiting for ground crew assistance.

7. Do not bring glider out from the assembly area until completely ready for tow.

8. Never leave gliders or tow planes on the air operations area (active taxiways and runways, including grass landing area) unattended.

9. Vehicles/trailers will only be allowed in the assembly areas to deliver/retrieve gliders. Vehicles are not allowed on the taxiways or runways without specific clearance by airport staff; and displaying appropriate flags/warning lights is mandatory.

10. Parking, vehicles/trailer storage, van overnighting will normally be in the old terminal parking lot. The fee of $5/week or $10/month for storage in the designated area, and tiedown rental at $25/month, can be paid to the airport in the drop box near the Horizon ticket counter. Mail in payments are also welcome, include your license or “N” number.

11. All glider/tow pilots flying or acting as launch coordinator from Pangborn will have a copy of these rules and patterns. Launch coordinator will be responsible for all ground crew on the field and will not allow spectators beyond the assembly areas.

12. All commercial operations, including towing, glider rental or instruction require a licensing permit with the airport.

13. Traffic priorities are:
1. Emergencies.
2. Airline (Horizon Air).
3. Power traffic, other than right-of-way landing rules.

Glider operations can normally be carried out without interfering by using proper patterns and normal courtesy. Please send suggestions for improvements to the Airport Manager.


Patricia Moore, Airport Manager

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