Trap flying

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Trap flying in the ADC Theatre is the process of lifting set from the scene pit to the stage, or lowering it back again. Trap flying is the only way to move the largest pieces of set (such as 16'×8' flats) from the workshop to the stage. It is also a viable means of moving smaller items if there are only a few people available for manual lifting and the traps are already in use. Trap flying time must be organised in advance with ADC management and supervised by them at all times.

Under management supervision, the pieces of the stage floor above the 'traps' sections are removed and metal handrail fitted around them. Then the traps sections are then themselves fully removed to leave a large hole into the scene pit/dock. Once this is done, the member of Management supervising will lower a hook connected to an electric winch from the grid into the pit. Large pieces of set (which should already have the necessary flying attachments/lifting accessories fitted) can then be lifted up to stage level.

Careful planning of the order in which set is moved is helpful to reduce the hazards associated with moving large pieces of set.