Gridding, launch and re-launch procedures
• Gridding time will be determined at the 10 am Pilot’s Meeting
• Glider patterns are from the south
• Tow plane patterns are from the north
• You can land on any area of the field, announce your intentions
• Land on either North or South side of the field
• Keep the center of the field open at all times

Except for closing the canopy, you should be completely ready to launch when you are fifth in sequence. Tow pilots will monitor the airport frequency (123.3MHz); note the
N-number of your towplane and use it in the rare case when a call is necessary. Do not make routine calls to tow pilots, such as to thank them for your tow (do this on the ground).
Contest tows are to 2500’ AGL (3500’ MSL). Please release promptly when this altitude is reached.
Should a re-light during launch be needed, use the airport frequency (123.30MHz) to announce your intentions. Roll out and clear the runway. If you wish to re-launch, inform the CD. You will be instructed when to move your glider to the launch end of the runway (which will happen after all gridded gliders are launched). We have ground crew personnel to help.

Re-lites – Use the South side of the runway for re-lites. Please call on 123.3 and advise “Three Two Two re-lite 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 downwind legs 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. Note, power traffic is to stay on the North side of the field. The Contest finish direction, winds, etc. may mandate an abbreviated pattern but fly as required to be safe. Use the radio.

Wind Socks — One is on the Southwest side of the field and the other is behind the opening in the tree line on the Northeast side of the field. Wind prevails SW.

Landing – Within 10 miles of the finish, switch to the airport frequency (123.30 MHz). Do Not announce your radio change on any frequency! The standard radio call at 4 miles was changed in the 2022 SSA contest rules. The radio call is made in relation to the edge of the finish cylinder not the center of the finish circle at it has been in the past rule. So, at 4 miles from the edge of the finish cylinder (or 6 miles from the center of the finish cylinder), transmit “[contest ID] 4 miles”.
This will alert all pilots of your position and give time to properly sequence in the landing pattern. Fly patterns on the south side of the airfield. Use radio calls when they will enhance safety, but keep them to the minimum to avoid radio congestion.
Be aware of the wind, the actions of other airborne aircraft, and those gliders already on the ground. During finishes, wind and landing advisories may be available on the airport frequency, but pilots bear the full responsibility for safe operation. Upon landing, it is mandatory to roll well clear of the runway, even at the cost of stopping further from your trailer than desired.

Flight Documentation
If you have an engine, please submit a flight log documenting an engine run prior to the first contest day. You must submit a flight log from your primary and backup logger you intend to use during the contest (change in the 2023 Rules). Submit flight documentation via email or drop media in logger in box at the clubhouse within 1 hour of landing at the airfield. After an outlanding, submit via email while you wait for your crew, but not later than 9:00AM the next day. A flight log file must be submitted for every launch taken every day; the penalty for failure to do this is the same as for a serious airspace violation. Flight logs should be emailed to score.slgp@nullgmail.com.
A Task Claim form is rarely needed; the only routine case will be when a motor glider uses its engine on course. The Scorer has extra blank Task Claim forms. If you have any questions on your score, penalties or log, contact Jack Derrickson via email (jackderrickson587@nullgmail.com) or call the office.

Class D Airspace Frequencies:

• Wright Patterson Air Force Base CT 126.9
  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.

Pets – Pets must be on a leash at all times.

Water – All water is hauled in, so please conserve as much as possible. All water in the Club House is potable.

We do have a well across from the front of the clubhouse. THIS IS NOT POTABLE water. Use only for washing, cleaning, and watering. Do not park in front of the cisterns or next to the well since we need to allow room for trailers turning the corner.