CFIs notes

RT procedures ESGC  
Note; radios utilising 129.975 with be referred to as VHF, Handheld radios as UHF.

• VHF frequency 129.975 will replace 129.9 as the glider information frequency. It shall be used for within 10nm of Ringmer up to a height of 3,000 ft.
• UHF handheld radios will be used solely on the ground.
• Motor gliders and tug will continue to use VHF and liase with Control van.
• Aerotow will be controlled as now by visual signals and VHF.
• Winch and ground vehicles will be controlled by UHF.
• All powered aircraft shall make standard calls prior to take off. All aircraft should make standard calls prior to landing.
• Good RT discipline is to be maintained at all times and inappropriate communications are forbidden e.g. communication between the tug and launch point re: release heights.
• Example of Call: "Ringmer Traffic, Juliet Kilo Alpha, downwind, left hand base for 06/24. Winch does not need to reply."

Mutual flying
Mutual flying in the club two seaters is permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

• P1 must be current, hold a Silver badge or higher certificate, have at least 50 hours PI on gliders and have his/her logbook endorsed and signed by the CFI or deputy.
• P2 must have the minimum of a Bronze “C” and at least 10 hours P.1
• P1 is to be designated before the flight and must occupy the front seat. Where both pilots have silver, either may carry out any phase of the flight.
• Where P2 has Bronze P1 must carry out launch and landing.