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===Your Flying Account===
This is where you can see your account balance and a log of your completed flights. [http://members.camgliding.uk/signin.aspx?ReturnUrl=%252fmembersonly%252faccount.aspx View your account here.] Your password is your UK postcode by default, and use your membership number which will have been sent my email.
You must make sure that your account is in credit at all times for us to stay in good standing with CGC. Top up instructions are on the right hand side. Make sure you top up your flying account before you go flying, not after. In a typical day, you might have 3 winch launches or 1 longer flight - this will be around £30.
===Going Flying===
===Two Seater Booking Page===
The columns (K21/Puchacz/Perkoz) show the aircraft type. If you're booking for the first time, this doesn't matter, and you can pick any aircraft. The rows show the time of day (AM / PM) and the instructors name. If you are new, its it's important you do not book the instructors prefixed with 'XC', as these offer a different type of training. Note that there is a link at the top of the page to view dates further ahead than the default view.
You can book a slot by clicking your on any of the ''Book'' hyperlinks which will show in open slots.
:You must only book half day slots (either AM or PM) on weekends.
:You can only hold 4 advance bookings.
:You are discouraged to book slots if you are unsure about whether you can make them or not. If you keep booking slots just to 'protect' them it puts others at a disadvantage.
:Your account MUST be in credit to be able to go flying. If you continue flying with your account in debit, your booking rights may get revoked.
===Single Seater Booking Page===
:'''In Winter:''' Warm clothes, gloves, warm hat, waterproof shoes. ''Always'' bring an extra layer than what you think you'll need. Airfields are cold places and you can't fly well if you're cold.
:'''In Summer:''' Sun-hat (if you have one), suncream and plenty of water.
Make sure that you have organised transport and know where to meet / directions to the airfield so you can be there on time for 08:45 (or 12/13:30 if it's a PM slot).
===At the Airfield===
Once you're there, introduce yourself to people. Find your instructor and let them know that you're a new member. They should give you a safety introduction and let you know whats what's going on.
The first thing we do in the morning is unpack the hangar and check the gliders and equipment. This usually happens until around 09:30 when there is a briefing with everyone. After that, the gliders are towed out to the launch point and then we go flying! Try to help out, but make sure people know that you're new and don't do anything you're not comfortable with. You'll soon learn how to do stuff.
