Wingland Airfield Flying

Orders

WINGLAND AIRFIELD

GREEN DYKE, GEDNEY, SPALDING, PE120BF

RELEASE DATE: 15TH

MARCH 2020 REVIEW DATE: 1ST

MARCH 2021

SECOND REVIEW 14-4-2020

WINGLAND AIRFIELD

FLYING ORDERS CONTENTS

Contents ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1. Pilot Licences ............................................................................................................................................. 2

2. Do be aware of your Health LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................ 2

3. Insurance ................................................................................................................................................... 2

4. Passengers ................................................................................................................................................. 2

5. Flight Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 3

6. OPERATING HOURS & TRAINING LIMITATIONS ......................................................................................... 3

7. BOOKING OUT AND IN ............................................................................................................................... 3

8. Solo Authorisation ..................................................................................................................................... 3

9. Clothing ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

10. Smoking ................................................................................................................................................. 3

11. Fuel ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

12. Starting Engines..................................................................................................................................... 4

13. Noise Sensitive Areas ............................................................................................................................ 4

14. Circuit Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 4

15. Local Area Flying ................................................................................................................................... 4

16. Low Flying .............................................................................................................................................. 4

17. Paramotors ............................................................................................................................................ 5

18. MODEL FLYERS ...................................................................................................................................... 5

19. Motorbike/Quadbike USAGE ................................................................................................................ 6

20. Breach of Orders ................................................................................................................................... 6

21. APPENDICES .................................................................................................................................................. 7

1. PILOT LICENCES

All pilots must know the extent of the privileges of their licence and fly within those privileges. It is the

responsibility of the licence holder to ensure that they have a correctly validated licence, current

Certificate of Experience, or Test as appropriate.

The licence must be available for inspection by the Club if requested.

All pilots must hold an appropriate licence if they wish to operate an aircraft radio.

2. DO BE AWARE OF YOUR HEALTH LIMITATIONS

All licensed pilots and solo student pilots must be in possession of a valid medical certificate or

declaration of health as required by their particular license.

It is the pilot’s responsibility to ensure that the certificate/declaration is current. • Pilots should only

fly when in good health.

Pilots should be aware of the side effects of some medication on their ability to operate the aircraft.

The current regulations concerning alcohol and flying impose a limit that is one quarter of the allowed

limit for driving a car in the UK. The prescribed limits when acting as a pilot of an aircraft during flight

are:

o In the case of breath: 9 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

o In the case of blood: 20 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

o In the case of urine: 27 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres.

It is suggested that no pilot or passenger should fly in an aircraft from this airfield within ten hours of

consuming any amount of alcohol.

3. INSURANCE

Solo students, all pilots using the airfield and visiting pilots must have valid third party insurance for

ground and flight operation of the aircraft.

Evidence of Insurance must be produced if requested by Airfield Operator or Airfield Manager or any

authorized person.

Pilots using the airfield, must have valid passenger insurance for ground and flight operation of the

aircraft, unless flying solo only. Insurance must cover type of flying (Private/Club/Hire/School) and

clearly state on documents.

The current EU minimums are to be covered.

Hangar residents are advised to have their own 'Hull ground/storage' insurance to safe guard them

against any possible claim

Wingland Airfield does not take responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property, including,

but not limited to, vehicles, aircraft, aviation equipment or model aircraft.

Wingland Airfield does not take responsibility for any personal injury or damage to other property

caused on the airfield, or any other location, no matter where pilot, aircraft, or model originated

from.

You are encouraged to assess risk and additionally insure yourselves appropriately.

4. PASSENGERS

Pilots are reminded that the law requires that to carry a passenger the pilot must have carried out at

least 3 take offs and landings as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft of the same type

within the previous 90 days.

• Pilots wishing to carry passengers are responsible for briefing the passenger before flight as required by

law

5. FLIGHT SAFETY

It is the pilot’s responsibility to always operate the aircraft in a safe manner, in accordance with any

current NOTAMS

Pilots must not fly in a manner likely to endanger people, property, or the aircraft.

All pilots operating from Wingland airfield should conduct appropriate planning and preparation

including checking of NOTAMS .

6. OPERATING HOURS & TRAINING LIMITATIONS

• Timing of Flights from Wingland Airfield are unrestricted but subject to limitations set by the ANO.

• No unauthorised flights are allowed

• No unauthorised training is permitted. Authorisation only permitted by prior agreement in writing.

7. BOOKING OUT AND IN

Before all flights, pilots are requested to book out in the Movements Book giving details as shown in

the book

booking in is also required (so we know you are home and safe)

Failure to book out or in may lead to:

missing aircraft not being noticed

aircraft safely in the hangar being reported as missing.

Details are regularly inspected by the U.K. Border Agency and local authority for the purpose of

vigilance of any criminal activity

8. SOLO AUTHORISATION

• Solo students may not fly unless authorised by an instructor and may only fly as authorised

9. CLOTHING

• Safety helmets must be worn at all times when in an open cockpit aircraft including during ground

engine runs and taxiing for position.

10. SMOKING

Smoking is forbidden in or near the hangars or fuel stores.

Smokers must not dispose of cigarette ends on the ground. Cigarette ends must be disposed in a safe

manner.

11. Fuel

• Aircraft may not be fuelled:

In the hangars.

Within five metres of the hangar doors.

Whilst still running.

Whilst hot.

In an unsafe manner

12. STARTING ENGINES

• Engines must not be started or run:

In congested areas.

In the hangar

Outside the hangar where propeller wash will go into the hangar door.

Where propeller wash will cause a problem to other people or aircraft.

From outside the aircraft unless secured by trained persons and never with a passenger only

seated in the aircraft

When aircraft pointing at other aircraft or towards public/parking or camping areas.

Engines with propellers attached should not be started or run in the hangers or parking areas.

Engines with propellers attached should only be started on “airside” in accordance with the

airfield layout (See Appendix 2).

13. NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS

• All flights must avoid noise sensitive areas as shown on charts displayed in the clubhouse (See Appendix

4).

14. Circuit Procedures

• Fixed/Flexed Wing aircraft must follow the circuit pattern as described on ‘Airfield Plate’.

• A standard overhead join (SOJ) decent from 800ft to 500ft followed a 500ft circuit, if modellers are

using the airfield TWO CIRCUITS, are required to allow you to be seen and to enable model aircraft to

safely vacate the air space and runways (Appendix 7).

• When using runway 02-20, particular attention should be given to the Model Flying area which is

parallel to and on runway 02-20 (Appendix 1).

• Aircraft should not line up on runways until ready for imminent departure. If the model flying area is

active, care must be taken to ensure models are clear of the take-off path.

• No aircraft is to orbit in the circuit pattern

• Airfield is used by non-radio aircraft, therefore always observe correct circuit procedure whilst keeping

a good ‘all-round’ look out.

• All Pilots of aircraft that do not use runways (Paramotors/Modellers) must have knowledge of circuit

patterns and procedures. Ignorance is no excuse for an accident.

15. LOCAL AREA FLYING

• Aircraft should be flown at least 500 feet agl when operating in the local area unless carrying out forced

landing practice in a designated area or landing at another airfield.

• Aircraft should not fly over local villages including Gedney Dyke and Lutton (Appendix 4).

• Do note there is a local danger area (D207) where military aircraft are known to practice low flying as

well as bombing and strafing during weekdays and some weekends. Do not fly into this area without

permission. All Pilots flying in this area should make themselves aware of the location and status of

D207 (Appendix 5).

• All aircraft to observe and comply with circuit pattern as already advised.

16. LOW FLYING

• No low flying permitted over car park area, club house and hangar areas (Appendix 3).

• Practice forced landings may only be made with specific authorisation from the Flying Instructor and in

areas safe to do so.

17. PARAMOTORS

• All persons using the airfield for take-off/landing of Paramotors MUST be current annual or day

members of Wingland Airfield.

• Visiting Paramotor Pilots can only use the airfield for take-off/landing, ground handling and engine

runs with the express permission of the airfield owner/manager following acceptable production of

proof of name, address and liability insurance. Advanced PPR is needed before use.

• Pilots should appreciate that this is a multiple aircraft type airfield including but not limited to;

helicopters, paramotors, microlights and model aircraft who all have rights to use the airfield. All

aircraft operators have a duty to maintain safety and maintain cohesion. ie a very good lookout at all

times.

• If aircraft modellers and/or fixed/flex wing aircraft are operating at the same time, paramotors should

take off and clear the airfield area. The airfield should be used for take-off and landing only.

• Pilots should avoid leaving equipment on active runways.

• When fixed/flex wing aircraft are seen to taxi to a runway and are likely to take off, You must;

Be mindful that they may take off.

Ensure your wing and paramotor are clear of the runway.

• Paramotor Pilots must be aware of the circuit pattern of an aircraft preparing to land. A standard

overhead join (SOJ), decent from 800ft to 500ft followed by a 500ft circuits. TWO CIRUITS if

modeller are using the airfield.

• On noticing an aircraft observing circuit pattern, you must:

Be vigilant of an impending landing

Ensure you have sufficient distance from the runway and ensure wing is deflated if it is in

close proximity to the into wind runway.

Be informed that an aircraft landing always has priority over an aircraft taking off.

• Be well informed that model flyers use this airfield and have equal access rights.

• When Modelling Area Is Active:

Paramotor pilots should familiarise themselves with the model launch, landing and parking

areas.

Communication is greatly encouraged between pilots and model flyer and should discuss

likely activity under instruction.

Repetitive Paramotor take offs, landings and powered landing attempts should be avoided

by pilots who are not in training.

Do not walk through the model flying area when models are flying.

Do not take off until your take off area is clear of model aircraft. Once taken off, avoid the

airfield by greater than 500m laterally.

• When wishing to land, Paramotors should;

Descend and ensure paramotor is visible to modellers

Plan into-wind landing from first approach (safety permitting) that avoids the modellers’

area.

Paramotors must remember that modellers are also represented on the same national and

international bodies as BMFA and they have just as much right as you to enjoy their activity (Safely) at

Wingland Airfield.

18. MODEL FLYERS

Familiarise yourself with the launch, landing and parking areas. If you are the first model flyer to

arrive please make yourself known to the paramotor pilots and ensure that they know where your

launch, landing and parking areas are going to be.

Be well informed that model flyers use this airfield and have equal access rights.

Be aware of the circuit pattern of an aircraft preparing to land.

Typical fixed/flex wing aircraft will execute a standard overhead join (SOJ) decent from 800ft to 500ft

followed by TWO 500ft circuits.

If you observe this pattern, you must;

Communicate with all relevant airfield users

Reduce collision hazards.

Paramotor pilots that are returning and intend to land will:

Descend in view of you and;

Plan an into-wind landing that avoids the area used by the modellers.

If you observe this pattern, you must;

Be vigilant of an impending into-wind landing

Consider altering model flying activity to remove or reduce any hazards. Risk associated

will depend on wind direction

Pilot safety should be integral and the priority in model flying club safety.

Avoid airspace occupied by Paramotors.

Do not launch model aircraft until your launch area is clear of paramotors.

When flying please aim to keep a good angular separation between your model and any paramotor.

Don't forget - your depth perception is often very poor.

Allow plenty of clear airspace if you are performing aerobatics.

According to the ANO, model aircraft should give way to manned aircraft. The above rules should

prevent problems but if, nonetheless, a collision appears likely then the much better agility of your

model (compared with a paramotor) means that your role will probably be the more significant one.

Your best protection is to observe and learn about paramotor characteristics. Remember that a

paramotor pilot will not be able to see models above and behind him. Remember that a life is at stake

on a Paramotor and they have just as much right as you to enjoy their activity. Remember that they

are also represented on the same national and international bodies as BMFA.

19. MOTORBIKE/QUADBIKE USAGE

Recreational motorbike/quadbike usage is permitted within “the bike areas” only (See Appendix 1).

Recreational users of quadbikes are not permitted “airside”. This includes all runways, grass field and

taxi-ways. Details of “airside” may be found in appendix 2.

Recreation motorbike/quadbike users must wear appropriate protective clothing and a helmet.

Recreational motorbike/quadbike users are encouraged to have their own personal injury insurance

and third party liability insurance.

Quadbike usage (for Maintenance or aircraft/material transportation only) is only permitted airside

on express permission of the airfield owner and must be driven in a safe manner that does not

endanger rider or other airfield users.

20. BREACH OF ORDERS

ANY BREACH OF ORDERS OR BEHAVIOUR LIKELY TO BRING WINGLAND AIRFIELD OR ANY RESIDENT

CLUB OR SCHOOL INTO DISREPUTE AY CAUSE LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP PRIVILAGES AND USE OF THE

AIRFIELD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE AIRFIELD OPERATOR AND AERO CLUB

21. APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: BIKE AREAS AND RUNWAYS

APPENDIX 2: AIRSIDE

APPENDIX 3: NO FLY ZONE

Flight through the No-Fly Zone below 500’agl is only permitted in an

emergency situation

A.

APPENDIX 4: LOCAL AREAS TO AVOID BELOW 1000’AGL

APPENDIX 5: WINGLAND LOCATION MAP

Please note:

Danger Area D207 to the north east.

R219 and R220 around Sandringham.

Fenland ATZ to the south west.

APPENDIX 6. RED HOUSE FARM LOCATION AND PROCEDURES

If operating to the north, be aware that a Red Pitts Special Biplane operates

from Red House Farm. If your flight path goes over the Farm Strip, be above

1000’agl when overhead the Farm.

Maintain a very good lookout on departure and when returning.

APPENDIX 7: SOJ