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SSC Operations - FRR Glider Radio Operations

Deck ID: SSC-OPS001
v0.1
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Pushing aircraft onto active runway radio call
Front Royal Traffic, glider "Tail #" repositioning Rwy 280/10 for glider operations, Front Royal
Pre-flight check list "Communications" radio check
When performing a pre-flight checklist the pilot should initiate a communications check with the tow aircraft (or other available authority).
Pawnee 866 (or 866), glider "Tail #", radio check.
Husky 85S (or 85S), glider "Tail #", radio check.

During this call, if not coordinated in advance, this is the appropriate time to discuss with the tow pilot the profile of the tow (altitude and drop off location) given in AGL / MSL. Typical request at FRR are:
Tow #, we would like a simulated rope break at 200 AGL
Tow #, we would like a pattern tow to 2200
Tow #, we would like a tow to 3700 and dropped off in the vicinity of (location or direction from the airfield)
Departure radio call
NOTE: Call typically made by tow plane pilot, not pilot.

Front Royal Traffic, glider "Tail #" departing Rwy 280/10, Front Royal
Entering traffic pattern, "Entry Leg", radio call
Front Royal Traffice, glider "Tail #" entering downwind for landing Rwy 280/10, Front Royal
Downwind radio call
Front Royal Traffic, glider "Tail #" right downwind for landing Rwy 280/10, Front Royal
Base radio call
Front Royal Traffic, glider "Tail #" turning base for 280/10, Front Royal
Final radio call
Front Royal Traffic, glider "Tail #" turning final for 280/10, Front Royal
Front Royal UNICOM
123
Front Royal Glider to Glider
123.3
KOKV (Winchester ) UNICOM
122.7
Automated airport weather station (AWOS)
124.85
Potomac Approach/Departure
120.45
FRR Glider Transponder Code
Potomac TRACON glider transponder code = 1230
FAA Glider Transponder Code
1202