Gridding — We
will grid at the East end of the field unless
there is substantial wind from the East, then
at the West end. Try to grid before the pilots’ meeting
each morning to reduce the congestion. If we
grid in three rows and you are in the center
row, put your wheel on the grid marker. If you
are in the South row, turn your glider perpendicular
and push off to the South to allow gliders into
the center row. Use your tow-out equipment if
you have it. We will have some tow vehicle assistance.
Relites - Use the South side of the runway
for relites. Please call on 123.3 and advise "Three
Two Two relite on Runway 27 (or 9)." We
will have a couple of tow vehicles to retrieve
you and get you back flying ASAP. Try to land
and roll out far enough South so as not to
interrupt the launch if possible.
Preferred Pattern — If possible, fly
the downwind leg on the South side of the field
so use a left hand pattern for a landing to the
West; right hand pattern for landing to the East.
The Contest finish direction, winds, etc. may
mandate an abbreviated pattern such as pull up
and turn 180 degrees onto final.
Wind Socks — One
is in the segmented
circle on the
Southwest side
of the field
and the other
is by the opening
in the tree
line on the
Northeast side
of the field.
Wind prevails
SW.
Starting — A
Start cylinder
will be used.
Finishing — The
Finish line
runs South
from the Crow’s
Nest. We usually
finish over
the field just
South of the
Crow’s
Nest. Call
when 4 miles
out. The Gate
will give winds
if they are
significant
along with
preferred landing
direction.
If on a PST,
say the direction
you are coming
from. Crew
cars retrieving
gliders after
landing, use
extra caution
and do not
drive across
the field.
Cross only
at either end.
Class D Airspace
Frequencies:
Wright Patterson
Air Force Base
CT 126.9
Springfield
CT 120.7 (closed
Sundays)
Airborne CT
(Wilmington,
Oh.) 119.475
(119.47 will
work)
Crossing the
Runway — After
the launch
starts, no
one is to cross
the runway
except at the
ends. Drive
slowly and
watch out for
children, dogs,
gliders etc.
Camping -
Camping is
available on
the field.
@ $5/day. Dogs
must be on
a leash at
all times.
