Safety Policy
To ensure your comfort and safety, please observe the following DOs and DON’Ts at the airfield.
What to DO at the airfield
- Ask questions, your instructor will be happy to answer them
- Wear sensible shoes and clothing
- Switch off your mobile ‘phone
- Remove and sharp or loose objects from your pockets
- Wait to be escorted to the aircraft
- Avoid the propellor at all times, even when stopped
- Assist your instructor in the air by keeping a good lookout for other aircraft
- Avoid embarrassment and say if you start to feel unwell
What NOT to do at the airfield
- Smoke in or near the aircraft
- Fly if you have a cold or are unwell
- Fly if you have consumed alcohol
- Distract your instructor if he/she is obviously busy
- Interfere with the controls without the explicit permission of your instructor
What else do I need to know?
- A camera may be carried provided that a wrist-strap secures it
- Any bags should be left with your companions or at reception
- Your instructor will explain the operation of seats, harnesses and doors
- In the event of an emergency please vacate the aircraft to the rear and continue to a safe distance
- Should you have any queries regarding these briefing notes, our reception staff and your instructor will be happy to clarify