Club Regulations

The regulations below are based on the statutes of Skånska Gyrokopterklubben and decisions made by the board and general meetings (Last updated 2026-05-29).

1. The Airfield

The airfield is located on land owned by Sjöbo municipality and used by flying clubs who are also responsible for operating Sövde airfield. It is the duty of every club member to maintain order and tidiness while on the airfield and to immediately mark and report any defects on the runway surface or similar to the airfield manager. For local ESMI regulations, reporting and current airfield information, see the ESMI operations manual and Information for visiting pilots.

2. Traffic at ESMI

All powered aircraft traffic takes place on the northern side of the runway. Landing circuit for unpowered aircraft is on the southern side. Radio traffic between aircraft uses frequency 123.65 MHz. Call sign "Sövde Radio". Always announce when joining the traffic circuit and state your intentions. Current landing circuit.

3. Restrictions

The airfield is situated near a Natura 2000 nature reserve and residential areas. Follow recommended altitudes and traffic circuit patterns published in Swedish airfields. Minimum flight altitude over the local area is 1 000 ft.

The following hours apply for repeated take-offs with gyroplanes:

• Weekdays: 08:00 to 18:00
• Public holidays: 09:00 to 17:00

Flight at full engine power over farmsteads to the NE of the airfield is not permitted.

Observe other restrictions.

Confirm here that you as a club member or visiting gyroplane pilot have received the above information about restrictions.

4. Special rules during glider operations on strip 12/30

These rules apply to powered aircraft using glider strip 12/30 at Sövde when glider operations are taking place. The glider control caravan pulled out onto the airfield indicates active glider operations, but self-launching gliders may operate without the caravan being out, especially on weekdays. (Agreement with the glider club 2026-05-27, ver. 5.)

General

Gliders have right of way over powered aircraft in the air and during ground roll. Powered aircraft includes gyroplanes, aeroplanes, and motor gliders.

Take-off from the glider strip

1. Always depart from the parking area. Taxi to the glider strip at the south-eastern part of the parking area for runway 30, and from where the strip begins for runway 12. Do not taxi out for take-off if a glider is being towed to the start. Wait until the glider tow has taken off.
   Rationale

   We want to be able to see the powered aircraft using the glider strip and not have them enter at arbitrary positions. People are moving in the start area assisting with launches.

2. Do not take off immediately after a glider tow or another powered aircraft that has just departed.
   Rationale

   To create a margin in case the aircraft ahead needs to turn back to the airfield and land downwind due to a problem.

3. All aircraft (glider tows or powered aircraft) shall synchronise with departures from the powered runway to avoid parallel take-offs.
   Rationale

   You must be able to turn back to the airfield without meeting a departing aircraft.

4. Avoid taxiing over a tow line lying on the ground.
   Rationale

   The line could enter the propeller. Running over it also causes extra wear.

5. Do not change take-off and landing direction without first communicating and agreeing with the glider controller.
   Rationale

   Taking off and landing in different directions creates risks we do not want to expose ourselves to. It takes time to change landing direction for glider operations. If a different take-off/landing direction is to be used, the powered runway must be used and no take-offs or landings may take place simultaneously with any aircraft intending to land in the "established" direction.

Landing on the glider strip

Look out for gliders on the downwind leg, base leg, or final, and listen on the radio for gliders that have announced their approach sector or downwind leg (base and/or final are sometimes also announced). Also check the glider strip for gliders being towed out, lined up for take-off, or recently landed.

1. If there are no gliders on the downwind leg, base leg, final, or on the glider strip, continue your approach and land beyond the strip threshold. Vacate the glider strip as soon as possible after landing.
   Rationale

   The strip must be available for other aircraft.

2. If you are in the landing circuit and discover gliders on the downwind leg, base leg, final, or on the glider strip, let the glider land first and be towed clear or take off before you land, or use the powered runway. Also announce on the radio to avoid uncertainty.
   Rationale

   The glider strip must be clear of powered aircraft when the glider turns onto final. If it is not clear, uncertainty arises and the glider pilot must decide where to land, e.g. land far down the strip. A glider cannot go around.

3. Avoid backtracking.
   Rationale

   The glider strip must be available for other aircraft. Use the taxiways. Do not backtrack towards the parking area, to avoid taxiing among people in the parking area.

4. For touch-and-go operations, use the powered runway.
   Rationale

   To reduce traffic on the glider strip.

5. Be aware that gliders sometimes use the same circuit direction as powered aircraft, e.g. a right-hand circuit for glider strip 30 (left-hand circuit is normal).
   Rationale

   This can occur e.g. during training or when a glider comes in low and cannot fly a normal circuit. Gliders landing on the powered runway can also occur but is rare.

6. During periods of heavy traffic, the glider controller may request powered aircraft on the downwind leg or base leg to the glider strip to use the powered runway instead.
   Rationale

   A glider launch involves 2 aircraft & takes considerably longer than a powered take-off. Delays caused by powered aircraft landing on the glider strip can disrupt the flow of glider launches and landings.

5. Fuelling regulations

Use MOGAS 95, MOGAS 98 or AVGAS 91/96. If using AVGAS 100LL in Rotax engines, notify the technical chief.

Refuel outdoors with a fire extinguisher at the ready.

Fuelling method 1: Fill up with MOGAS 95 or MOGAS 98 using jerry cans and water-separating filter funnels. Discharge static electricity by touching the gyroplane mast with one hand while holding the can and funnel on the ground with the other hand (no gloves). Immediately afterwards place the funnel in the fuel tank opening and pour the fuel with the can spout in contact with the funnel.

Fuelling method 2: Fill up with AVGAS 91/96 at Sjöbo flying club's fuel installation. Follow instructions.

Otherwise follow the regulations published in LFS 2007:21.

The amount of fuel added must be logged in the aircraft logbook and in Myweblog.

6. Liability provisions

In the event of a violation of applicable civil aviation regulations or regulations issued by the club, or gross negligence, the board may decide that a pilot who is a club member be grounded and/or, should any damage occur, be required to pay the excess or repair costs (see section 10).

7. Ground rules

After completing a flight the aircraft must be refuelled if needed, cleaned, and returned to its parking position. Taxiing on the ground between the gravel road and the hangar is permitted only with the rotor stationary. Taxiing with an gyroplane between the garage and the runway is only permitted on the grass strip. Taxiing on the gravel road is an exception, e.g. when the grass strip is too wet, in which case extra caution must be exercised, preferably with an experienced person on the ground to supervise and warn any bystanders. Driving a car or other vehicle on the airfield is only permitted in consultation with the airfield manager.

8. Flight training

SGK conducts basic training for the UL certificate and type-conversion training on UL gyroplanes, aeroplanes and trikes. For details, see the training manual. All training documents are available to all members on the club website and in the training binders in the clubhouse.

9. Check flight

If more than three months have passed since the previous flight, or more than six months since the previous flight on the current aircraft type, pilots are encouraged to book a check flight with a flight instructor.

By board decision of 2019-06-05, SGK has introduced a mandatory currency check of at least 30 minutes, at least every 14 months. This flight may be combined with other training, e.g. a type-conversion flight. Check your logbooks and book a session with an instructor if you lack this check flight or do not meet the requirements of TSFS 2021:26, chapter 2, paragraphs 10 and 11, and TSFS 2022:105.

10. Insurance

The aircraft as well as the pilot, passengers and third parties are fully insured throughout Europe. The excess is paid by SGK for damage not caused by gross negligence or violation of applicable regulations. The excess (currently 2 500 EUR, subject to change) or repair costs may, by board decision, be charged to the pilot in the event of such irregular flight that results in damage (see section 6). The insurance is only valid if the pilot in command is a member of SGK. The board may decide that certain aircraft are not covered by full comprehensive insurance. The terms will be communicated in such cases via MyWeblog with reference to the relevant agreement.

11. Aircraft booking

Flights on club aircraft are booked via Myweblog. Booked times that cannot be used should be cancelled in good time. Only club members may book and use club aircraft. When booking flight lessons at short notice, notify the instructor by telephone. If there are no suitable posted instructor duty times for flight lessons, students are encouraged to use the "Student seeks instructor" function in MyWeblog.

12. Logging flight time

Flight times must be logged in the aircraft logbook, the pilot's personal logbook and in Myweblog as soon as possible after each flight. It is the pilot's duty to check the aircraft logbook for remarks before the flight, to record any remarks during the daily inspection and in connection with the flight, and to report any remarks to the technical chief or the powered-flight chief. Check remaining time before maintenance is due to ensure it is not exceeded. In case of uncertainty about remarks, contact the technical chief or the technical responsible.

13. Finance – billing

Membership fees and hourly rates are decided by the board and communicated on the website and by email to club members. Payment is made by transfer to the club's bank account, which is published on the club website under "Contact" in the menu. All purchases (fuel etc.) must be documented with a receipt left in the clubhouse or emailed to the treasurer (don't forget to write your name on the receipt). The treasurer will credit members' pilot accounts in Myweblog with the corresponding amount. Avoid letting your pilot account go into deficit.

14. Communication and information

All communication takes place via the club website www.gyroflyg.se, email, SMS, telephone and Myweblog. All relevant club and training documents, as well as useful material, are available via the club's member library on the club website where login is required. Members may alternatively be informed by letter or telephone. Prior registration is required for this. Contact a board member.

15. Use of premises

Skånska Gyrokopterklubben rents the MSFK clubhouse and hangar space. SGK members are entitled to use all premises. SGK members are obliged to take part in organised work days, see section 16. Members with a valid flight certificate may obtain keys to all premises against a deposit.

16. Membership

The following types of membership are available in SGK:

• Full member: Obligations according to the club statutes. Voting rights.
• Guest member: Obligations according to the club statutes. Voting rights.
• 3-month guest member: Temporary membership. No obligations. No voting rights.
• Honorary member: No obligations. No voting rights.
• Supporting member: No obligations. No voting rights.