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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===
You'll need to get transport out to the airfield:
'''By Car:''' Lifts are offered and requested on the on the transport mailing list. We also have a [[Transport sharing| spreadsheet where taxis are organised]] on a regular basis. Some instructors consistently offer lifts, so if you book with them on the two-seater system you can be sure of a lift. Their names can be found on the transport spreadsheet. It's best to book your training slots on days that you know you will have transport. If you're getting a lift with someone, it's polite to offer to share petrol money.
'''By Bike / Bus:''' [http://cugc.org.uk/about-club/directions/ See information here.]
===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.
'''Temporary rules for winter 2022:'''
There are three types of way of bookings and they are all organised differently.
''''Weekend flying''''
Usually CGC operates 5 days a week during winter, but unfortunately, instructors are only rostered for weekends this year. Due to the lack of capacity, a limited number of weekend slots have been allocated to CUGC, and members should not book on the website, unless they remain free after 1pm on the Wednesday preceding the weekend. Allocation for the CUGC slots are done monthly by the flying coordinator. This will be notified on the CUGC emailing list.
From 1st April, it is expected that 7 days a week operation will resume. You will be able to book slots as described above, but please be patient until then.
''''CUGC Monday Flying''''
This is organised by CUGC, only for CUGC members. You will get an email about it from the flying coordinator every week which has clear instructions written on it.
''''CGC Midweek Flying''''
This is the bit complicated one. There is a whatsapp group with CGC members where you can see when instructors might be available during the mid week. If you see instructors volunteering, message the group chat to let
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JLIV6h2tKweKLejoxefKfe
===Single Seater Booking Page===
'''What to bring:''' This might sound obvious, but might be useful.
:'''In Winter:''' Warm clothes, gloves, warm hat, sunglasses, 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:''' Sunglasses, sunSun-hat (if you have one), suncream and plenty of water.:Plenty of food and drink. There are usually sandwiches at the club, but you can't rely on it.Sunglasses. Sometimes you're flying towards the sun and can't see a thing without them.
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.
