Mutual flying at Shalbourne

We hope this will encourage more fun flying, bearing in mind that these are privileges which may be withdrawn at any time if any of the instructor team are unhappy about the conduct of mutual flights.

Medical requirements for mutual flying are identical to those for solo flying.

For local soaring:

Permission from the CFI & log book signed to this effect.
‘Mutual flying check’ which will include the ability to handle the A/C satisfactory from the rear seat (although P1 will fly from the front seat only) and a briefing on mutual flying. MFC to be given by a full cat.
Bronze with Cross-country Endorsement and 50 hours P1.
Current as per club guidelines.
Minimum of 15hrs solo in last 12 months (show logbook to DI).
Familiar with type to be flown and current with method of launch.

importantly

Consultation with the Duty Instructor on the day to check A/C availability.
Solo & Off Checks
Check flight to experience flying from the rear seat – signed up in logbook
Current as per club guidelines - ie you can’t fly P2 mutual if you would not be able to fly solo on the day.

For cross country flying:

Silver and 50 hours P1.
Minimum of 20 hours P1 in last 12 Months ( show logbook to DI).
Current in cross-country – at least two cross-countries within last year.
Current in field landings – motor glider field landing practice or actual field landings within last year.
Knows how to rig/derig glider or has crew who does.
Ensures trailer is serviceable & toolkits etc checked before launch
Ensures crew are named on logsheet prior to launch.

Note: Pilots may get priority for cross-country flying based on their participation in cross-country group activities and approval of the Duty Instructor.

R.Boyd. CFI Shalbourne Soaring Society
12th August 2008