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Old 07-07-2002 | 01:33 PM
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Flying Scotsman
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Default Communication!

Hello Nex,

I agree with Excap about checking with your local club about rules that might only be force at that club (every club is different).

However, the rule which every club shares is a requirement to communicate with your fellow pilots. Make sure the guys at the flight line know a) you are coming on to the runway from the pits b) you are about to take-off, c) you have a deadstick (you then have priority to land first or should have priority), d) you are about to land, e) you personally are on the runway for any reason and finally f) you are clear of the runway (you and your plane). And if some-one else shouts these warnings - then acknowledge that you have heard him.

Only yesterday, I shouted "Landing", most of the guys responded with "OK" but one guy who was standing only 5 yards away from me still proceeded to walk onto the runway and place his plane ready for take-off. Later on the same day, the same guy landed his plane without warning anyone and got a couple of curses from the rest of the flight line.

Have fun!