{"ID":49,"SpaceID":1,"PageID":6,"HasCommentsThread":false,"SeoTags":{"PageID":0,"MetaDescription":{"ID":0,"Name":"description","Value":null},"MetaKeywords":{"ID":0,"Name":"keywords","Value":null},"OgTitle":{"ID":0,"Name":"og:title","Value":null},"OgDescription":{"ID":0,"Name":"og:description","Value":null},"OgType":{"ID":0,"Name":"og:type","Value":null},"OgImage":{"ID":0,"Name":"og:image","Value":null},"CustomTags":[],"AllTags":[]},"Path":"Pilot+Code+of+Conduct","Title":"Pilot Code of Conduct","Author":{"ID":2,"Name":"Alex Bryse"},"Version":5,"IsDraft":false,"IsOldVersion":false,"PublicationDate":"6/12/2019 2:43 AM","VersionDescription":"v5 - Pilot Code of Conduct - Alex Bryse - 6/12/2019 2:43 AM","HideHeader":false,"IsFullWidth":false,"Blocks":[{"Columns":[{"InstanceID":"180","Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12","Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObjective:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of this Code of Conduct is to ensure that all Canungra Hang Gliding Club (CHGC) pilots and visiting pilots take all possible care to preserve the safe and responsible use of Canungra and South East Queensland regional lands and landing areas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pilots using CHGC sites must be members of the Sports Aviation Federation of Australia (SAFA) and undertake to follow regulations as set out in the SAFA Operations Manual.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAFA administers the sport of Hang Gliding and Paragliding in Australia and is regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a condition of CHGC membership, you as a pilot have agreed to indemnify landowners from any claim for damages/loss he/she incurs whilst participating in our sport on their land.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMembers of the HGFA are covered by a SAFA Public Liability Insurance Policy to the value of $20,000,000.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club maintains several Landholder Liaison Officers and makes every effort to preserve good relations with and protect the interest of landowners. All pilots must remember that they are ambassadors for our sport and club. Pilots are very much in the public eye and as such our conduct is always under scrutiny. First impressions count! Pilots must be aware of the inquisitive and sometimes naïve nature of the public. Do not assume anything!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur flying future is directly dependant on our relationship and image demonstrated to all people within our community.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Code of Conduct\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen accessing, launching or landing on private land, rural property or public lands, pilots should seek to observe the following protocols.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003ePilots using club launch sites should use designated landing fields/ bombouts as negotiated by the club, with local landowners and councils.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePilots should ensure that they and fellow visiting pilots are aware of designated landing areas, aswell as the specific conditions of use. These conditions are posted on the club website.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePilots must at all times show courtesy and respect an all dealings with the public. You never know whom you may be speaking to.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePilots must keep their language in check at all times. Voices do travel, even in flight! There is no excuse!\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhen engaged in cross country flights, pilots should;\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ Seek to avoid landing in fields with livestock.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ Take note of cropping activity and avoid landing in cropped areas.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ When landing stay well away from houses and other structures.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ Following landing, pilots should promptly move the glider to the side of the field for packing up.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ Retrieve vehicles should remain on public roads. Entry onto private land is discouraged, and should only occur with the approval of landowner or manager.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ If landowner is nearby, thank them for use of land for a safe landing. Otherwise, pilots should generally avoid going near farmhouses or unnecessarily disturbing landowner privacy.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ When exiting do not cross cropped areas, go around them.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ Use gates when available, and always leave them the way you found them.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ When negotiating fences, go under them where practical or go over the straining post.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ Pilots should take all rubbish with them when exiting a property.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e¨ Pilots should refrain absolutely from smoking while on rural or private property.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf any damage occurs to private property due to Pilots or Crews actions, a detailed written report should be given to a Club Official describing the event and any dealing with other parties involved.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf landowners or pilots wish to discuss any issues regarding pilot conduct, they can contact the Club at \u003ca href=\"https://www.flycanungra.com.au/Home/ContactUs\"\u003ehttps://www.flycanungra.com.au/Home/ContactUs\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","ComponentCode":null,"ComponentData":null,"ComponentError":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"Height":0,"ColumnSpacing":0,"BottomMargin":0,"IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"PageURL":"https://www.flycanungra.com.au/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Pilot+Code+of+Conduct?version=5","AllVersions":[{"ID":31,"Name":"v1 - Club Agreement - Alex Bryse - 26/09/2019 6:05 AM"},{"ID":32,"Name":"v2 - Member Code of Conduct - Alex Bryse - 26/09/2019 7:00 AM"},{"ID":47,"Name":"v3 - Pilot Code of Conduct - Alex Bryse - 5/12/2019 5:52 AM"},{"ID":48,"Name":"v4 - Pilot Code of Conduct - Alex Bryse - 5/12/2019 5:58 AM"},{"ID":49,"Name":"v5 - Pilot Code of Conduct - Alex Bryse - 6/12/2019 2:43 AM"},{"ID":50,"Name":"v6 - Pilot Code of Conduct - Alex Bryse - DRAFT"}],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}