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Bronze C

Bronze C. Airspace. Airspace. As a rule of thumb you must not fly over a congested area at less than 1500ft above the highest fixed object within 600m (horizontally) nor within 1000m of a gathering of 1000 or more people. Airspace…….

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Bronze C

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  1. Bronze C Airspace

  2. Airspace • As a rule of thumb you must not fly over a congested area at less than 1500ft above the highest fixed object within 600m (horizontally) nor within 1000m of a gathering of 1000 or more people

  3. Airspace…… • Airspace is designated classes A-G. As glider pilots we are not permitted into classes A, B and C. Experienced glider pilots may enter Class D provided you hold a radio license and talk to the controller and can maintain VMC. The VMC regulations in Class D are somewhat complex, and should be studied carefully.

  4. So- • Having first spoken to the controller, the VMC criteria to fly in Class D airspace are: • Remain clear of cloud • Be in sight of the ground • Have 5km of horizontal visibility

  5. Airspace…… • Certain Class B airspace can be used by gliders where local agreements exist but contact must be made with the controlling body 24hrs before the flight and again 2hrs before takeoff.

  6. Airspace…… • An airway is a corridor of Class A airspace approximately 10 miles wide. Entry to an airway is prohibited to glider pilots (entry can be arranged by special agreement)

  7. Airspace……. • Purple airways (where the royals fly) are now designated Temporary Class A. Theycannot be entered during the notified period outlined in NOTAM

  8. Airspace…… • Controlled airspace is an area in which all aircraft must operate under the instructions of the Air Traffic Controller. Regulated airspace applies to areas where rules may apply.

  9. Airspace…… • Regulated airspace - WHAT RULES PREVAIL?? • Controlled airspace - DO WHAT THE BLOKE ON THE RADIO SAYS

  10. Airspace…… • Some of this was unashamedly plagued from Cyril’s notes of approx 2002. He is a deity in such matters and I know he would appreciate his perspicacity being passed on.

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