Flight Operations Manual - My Trial Flight New Zealand
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4. The Committee are responsible for overseeing all administration operations at the Whangarei Flying Club They are available for any questions concerns or complaints The current committee are e Bruce MacKenzie President 021 377998 or 09 4344460 e Bob Foster Vice president 027 4919810 e John Christenhusz Secretary 09 4331185 e Sheila MacKenzie Treasurer 09 4344460 e Brian Nash Club Captain 021 2553276 or 09 4334763 e Drew Barlow Newsletter 021 731747 or 09 4361797 e June Billings Committee member 09 4365616 e David Clack Committee member 021590687 or 09 4191370 e Jack Maxwell Committee member 09 4361113 e Mark Norgate Committee member 09 4354027 e Shaun Sutherland Chief Flying Instructor 027 2201343 Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 4 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual 2 FLIGHT OPERATIONS STAFF 2 1 Flight Instructors Flight Instructors are responsible for conducting ground and flight training in a professional and courteous manner overseen by our club s Chief Flight Instructor Our Instructors are e Shaun Sutherland CFI 027 2201343 e Neil Foreman 021 948810 e Bob Foster ATO 027 4919810 e Jack Maxwell 09 4361113 e Wayne Walters 021 2101149 e Neil Campbell Backup Instructor 021 635920 e Lou De Flou Ground school examinations moderator 09 4343305 2 2 Chief Flying Instructor CFI The Chief Flight Instructor is responsible for managing all aspects of the flight department including the strict adher
5. your approach and land However if they are within 10NM we recommend that you to hold in a suitable location and give way to these aircraft notify your intentions over the radio When approaching behind a landing or taking off Air New Zealand s aircraft be aware of the dangers of wake turbulence 4 15 Suspicious Activity Any member who observes any suspicious activity is encouraged to report it to the Chief Flying Instructor or other WFC flight Instructor as soon as possible Alternatively the airport manager Mike Chubb can be contacted on 09 4360047 or 027 536 3635 If you notice anyone on the operational side of the airport that you think shouldn t be there approach them and ask them to move to the public side of the airport If you are challenged in any way seek help from the people listed above or contact the police on 111 Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 5 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual 5 NOVICE STUDENT PILOTS 5 1 General Policies All novice student pilots hereafter referred to as Students must be authorised by a Whangarei Flying Club Instructor prior to any solo flights The Instructor who authorises that student is responsible for supervising that student unless another Instructor knowingly and willingly takes over supervision Authorization includes That the student has received all required training and endorsements prior to each flight That the student has a current medical That the student
6. a flight plan or flight following service e Have accessed all appropriate weather information and only flies in VFR conditions during daylight hours e Have checked all Notams and advisories relevant to the flight to be undertaken e Have completed all navigation and pre flight tasks relevant to the flight to be undertaken e Have ensured that they have not consumed alcohol or drugs in the preceding 8 hours before flight e Have ensured that the aircraft is fit for flight in all respects including checking the defect list located in the hangar e Have completed a thorough pre flight check in accordance with the approved checklist Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 6 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual 3 7 Fuelling Procedures Fuelling operations are potentially dangerous and pilots are asked to verify that all aircraft electrical switches including the ignition are off prior to fuelling When fuelling operations are being conducted pilots and passengers are prohibited from being on board Refuelling operations are only to be done on the apron area unless it is raining In this case fuelling in the hangar is acceptable but ensure that the aircraft wings are as close to the hangar doors as possible Hangar doors must be open at all times during refuelling No smoking and no open flames are permitted All cell phones and electrical devices such as iPods handheld transceivers GPS s etc must be switched off during refuelling Pl
7. airman skills It begins with the attitude you have toward yourself and others and includes your sense of moral and ethical responsibility to both As an airman your attitude is integrated with your airman skills which are your piloting skills your technical expertise and understanding of the aircraft you fly your social skills and your cockpit resource management skills Your attitude and airman skills determine your level of airmanship and ultimately your rank among other aviators Remember Attitude Airman Skills Airmanship 4 IN FLIGHT OPERATIONS 4 1 Aerodrome Requirements All destination airports and aerodromes must have runways that can accommodate the take off and landing performance of the aircraft being flown Only aerodromes contained in the AIP volume 4 are permitted destinations Aerodromes or landing strips not contained in the AIP are strictly prohibited Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 3 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual unless a strip rating has been issued by a Whangarei Flying Club Instructor for this particular landing strip Strip ratings issued by other clubs or Instructors outside of the Whangarei Flying Club are not acceptable 4 2 Pre flight Actions All pilots are expected to complete a full pre flight inspection of the aircraft in accordance with the approved check list and flight manual All weather information must be accessed and pilots must familiarise themselves with all applicable No
8. small dents or puncture holes in the aircraft skin or the aircraft is missing or is completely inaccessible Incident means any occurrence other than an accident that is associated with the operation of an aircraft and affects or could affect the safety of operation 6 8 Miscellaneous Events The following events may or may not be classified as an accident or incident however should be reported to CAA in a timely manner e When a system defect occurs in flight which adversely affects the handling characteristics of the aircraft or renders it unsafe to fly When there is a total or partial loss of engine power during any ground or flight operations When there is fire or smoke coming from any part of the aircraft When there is an emergency declared for any reason When safety equipment is found to be defective or inadequate When any part of the aircraft inadvertently leaves the paved surface of any airport during taxi take off or landing When a runway incursion occurs e When an unsafe gear indication occurs or the landing gear fails to extend or retract for any reason e Anytime the pilot becomes lost or disoriented during a flight Version1 0 March 2012 Page 8 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual Whenever an aircraft limitation is exceeded If a landing takes place on the wrong runway When a loss of braking occurs during landing or ground operations When the aircraft lands with less than required fuel
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10. and other associated business 3 GENERAL OPERATIONAL POLICIES 3 1 Apron Area The apron area in front of the hangar is potentially hazardous and safety must be the prime consideration when conducting activities in this area People walking on the apron are strongly advised to walk behind propeller aircraft to prevent injury from unexpected engine starts Always be aware of all activities around you whilst on the apron and try to make eye contact with cockpit crews and equipment operators Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 5 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual to acknowledge their awareness of your presence Running is prohibited on the apron at all times unless itis imperative for personal safety 3 2 Apron Access Only flying pilots and their passengers are allowed on the apron No other members of the public family or friends are allowed on the apron Public viewing areas are available from the car park or on the grass area just after the main terminal building Access to the hangar is permitted however all non flying personal must not venture onto the apron 3 3 Boarding and Deplaning Because of the inherent danger associated with spinning propellers no one will approach board or deplane from a Whangarei Flying Club aircraft with the engine running The exception to this is Instructors deplaning whilst sending a student solo 3 4 Thirty Days Policy In the interests of safety the Whangarei Flying Club has a so call
11. b Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day Pilots and passengers are also encouraged to dress to survive and to wear flat soled shoes Soles should not be too thick as to interfere with rudder feel however comfortable and durable enough to walk out of the bush in the event of an unscheduled landing Long durable pants are encouraged and the club does not encourage flying in shorts Furthermore e Tank tops and half shirts are prohibited e Open toe shoes are prohibited including jandals and sandals e Bare feet are not permitted under any circumstances 3 21 Club Premises Security All members who access the club premises should ensure that on their exit from the club premises the club is secured correctly This includes Close club s front door Close all windows Close and lock the hangar door Switch all lights off Shut down computer in the office if applicable Wash dry and put away any dishes you may have been using This also applies if you are only going for a quick flight Do not rely on someone else to do this for you 3 22 Airmanship At the Whangarei Flying Club we expect you to conduct yourself at a high level and display a high standard of airmanship We expect that your interactions with other members committee and Instructors are always polite respectful and friendly In return you will be treated in the same manner 3 23 What is Airmanship It s the sum of your attitude and
12. before ALL flights CURRENT Any Date Student it NZ 30 INTENTION Fuel Expected Back probem PIC POB Training Aircraft ir SAC BFR days Li Start time retum Signature again dewced 31 511 Jo Blog 2 wre sv sv u eg Circuits amp Loca a WR DAKO WR 75 1300 1500 LBs HE Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 11 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual APPENDIX B CAA Accident Checklist The following is a summary of action items and considerations that need to be taken into account should you be a witness to i e first on the scene or be required to attend an aircraft accident What to Do Exercise caution in regard to the potential hazards at an aircraft accident site Do no more than is necessary to preserve life before seeking advice from the investigating authority on any hazards that may be present e In particular note the state of safety harnesses and positions of occupants as they are extricated e Within the limitations imposed by the actions necessary to preserve life photograph sketch or make notes of the wreckage disposition before disturbing it Contact the CAA as soon as possible phone 0508 ACCIDENT 0508 222 433
13. d area Overhead the Springfield NDB approx 5nm south of the field 5 6 Passengers on solo flights No student is to take a passenger on any solo flight under any circumstances 6 SAFETY PROGRAM 6 1 Introduction This section outlines the approved Safety Program in use at the Whangarei Flying Club It describes standard methods of operation that are consistent with generally accepted and established industry practices and procedures The club is committed to the concept that safety is an integral part of the organisation and strict adherence to this program is considered mandatory Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 6 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual The Safety Program is applied to but is not limited to the following areas e Training Course Outlines Aircraft Operation and Manoeuvre Manuals Flight Standards and Training Methods Flight Instructor Training Standards Instructor Evaluations Student Pilot Evaluations Recurrent and Remedial Training Programs Aircraft Dispatch Procedures Aircraft Maintenance 6 2 Authority and Responsibility The Chief Flight Instructor and the club Committee have the following authority e To define the Whangarei Flying Club s investigative and reporting procedures for accidents incidents and hazards To develop the necessary forms and instructions for implementing the club s Safety Program To define and require the reporting of any safety related event To conduct an in
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15. ease fill the tanks to a point that is 20mm below the cap level This will ensure that the tanks are not overfilled with the resultant loss of fuel due to expansion The Whangarei Flying Club aircraft operate on standard 95 98 Octane Mo Gas Please do not use Avgas unless in an emergency or standard Mo gas is unavailable If you have had to use Avgas for any reason please advise the Maintenance Inspection Authority or your Instructor Fuel is stored in the wooden shed outside the hangar Ask your instructor for the location of the key to the padlock When you have finished your refuelling ensure the shed is locked and the key is returned In the event that you need to purchase fuel away from the Whangarei airfield there is a BP and Z energy Avgas fuel card located in the aircraft Should you purchase fuel yourself however keep your receipt and pass iton to our treasurer on your return who will reimburse you within 7 working days All fuel on board the aircraft must be sampled before flight to check for the presence of water or other impurities If any impurities are found please keep the sample and submit that to the Maintenance Inspection Authority for investigation Continue to sample the fuel until no more impurities are present Pilots are expected to refuel the aircraft on their return should the remaining fuel be less than half tanks 3 8 Oil Check and Top up Should the oil level read low the prop should be turned over anti clockwise b
16. ed 30 days policy This specifies that any pilot who would like to take an aircraft to go flying and has not flown within the proceeding 30 days will be required to have a dual check flight with an instructor prior their flight 3 5 Pre Flight Log All pilots are required to complete the Pre Flight Log before take off located in the hangar The form contains the following fields e Date e Currency e Flight Intention e PIC Aircraft Rating e Fuel e POB Medical e Start time e Student Training RAANZ SAC e Expected return e Aircraft BFR e Signature 30 Days e Back again e Any problems detected A copy of this form can be found in appendix A 3 6 Requirements to Fly an Aircraft Any pilot flying any Whangarei Flying Club s aircraft must satisfy the following requirements e Bea paid up member of the Whangarei Flying Club Be a paid up member of RAANZ and or SAC Hold the appropriate micro light pilot s certificate for the flight to be undertaken Hold appropriate ratings for the specific aircraft to be rented Hold a current medical certificate Complete the Pre Flight Log form located in the hangar refer to paragraph 3 5 Comply with the club s 30 days policy refer to paragraph 3 4 Have filed a flight plan or made provision for a flight following service Note that completing the field intentions on the Pre Flight Log form is not an acceptable flight following service Flights within the Whangarei MBZ do not required
17. enance Inspection Authority or your Instructor Note Micro light aircraft generally have a reduction gearbox which doesn t allow this practise However the club may from time to time have aircraft online that this rule will apply to Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 1 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual 3 11 Securing Aircraft Doors During starting and ground operations the aircraft doors are susceptible to damage if they are not properly secured In order to prevent damage to the door stop mechanism we ask that you close the doors completely before engine start and during ground operations If however ventilation is required within the cabin during start up and taxi we ask that you manually support the door with your hand 3 12 Taxi Procedures The speed limit of a safe taxi operation always depends on the environment In congested areas such as the apron the appropriate speed should be comparable to a brisk walk In less congested areas the appropriate taxi speed is that which gives the pilot safe positive control at all times 3 13 Parking and Securing Aircraft When parking aircraft either on the apron or elsewhere pilots should exercise extreme caution to ensure adequate clearance between aircraft and vehicles and buildings In case the aircraft is parked outside to stay there for a longer period of time e g on another airfield the pilot is responsible for properly securing the aircraft with chocks and or tie d
18. ence to all policies procedures and regulations The CFI is overseen by the Whangarei Flying Club Committee The CFI at present is e Shaun Sutherland 0272201343 The Chief Flying Instructor s decision on any flying operations matter is final If you do not agree with any decision made by the CFI you may appeal that decision by making a formal written appeal to the committee The committee will consider that appeal and may investigate the decision by using the disputes resolution procedure detailed in the Whangarei Flying Clubs rules This may include inter alia peer review independent suitably qualified advice and advice from regulating bodies Whilst this review is in progress the decision is question will remain in force 2 3 Maintenance Inspection Authority IA The Maintenance Inspection Authority is are responsible for ensuring that the club aircraft are maintained in accordance with the aircraft service manual and in accordance with the Civil Aviation rules and standards within part 149 The Maintenance Inspection Authority is overseen by the committee The current A s are e Jack Maxwell 09 4361113 e Mark Norgate 09 4354027 2 4 Operated by Volunteers As the operation of the Whangarei Flying Club is entirely based on voluntary work performed by our members this includes Instructors and Maintenance Inspection Authority workers members are requested to respect the time constraints of these people with regard to your flight training
19. has passed a radio exam and acquired a flight telephony certificate That an Instructor remains present at the club during the student s solo flight operations For students to file a VFR flight plan for all cross country flights No student pilots are to exit the Whangarei MBZ during solo exercises unless the exercise is a cross country flight 5 2 Student Check in Time All students who have a dual lesson should check in at least 60 minutes before their allocated flight time to complete pre flight briefings and pre flight checks If the lesson is to be a dual cross country the student will have all flight planning weather acquisition and documentation complete before the lesson start time 5 3 No Show Policy In case a student is more than 15 minutes late and no prior notice is given it is considered a no show and the student will be charged a no show flat fee of 25 00 Consideration will be given for extenuating circumstances 5 4 Practise Areas Practise areas are anywhere in the Whangarei MBZ but typically e 7 to 12 miles South East of Whangarei near Ruakaka and Waipu Try and remain seawards of the coast for all manoeuvres e 7to 10 miles East of Whangarei over Ocean Beach e 7to12 miles North West of Whangarei overhead the Hikurangi swamp area 5 5 Prohibited Areas Prohibited practise areas are e Within one mile of the refinery at Marsden Point Overhead Whangarei City In the low flying zone Over any densely populate
20. l persons on board the aircraft 3 17 Aircraft Maintenance at the Club No person shall perform any maintenance on any Whangarei Flying Club Aircraft Any maintenance requirements should be referred to the Maintenance Inspection Authority 3 18 Aircraft Maintenance away from Base Should the aircraft experience any technical problem away from the Whangarei club base the problem should be reported to the Chief Flying Instructor and or the Maintenance Inspection Authority as soon as possible As all maintenance will need to be authorised by the Whangarei Flying Club s Maintenance Inspection Authority and or the Chief Flying Instructor no unauthorised maintenance is to be carried out under any circumstances before approval Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 2 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual 3 19 Right to Refuse Service The Whangarei Flying Club reserves the right to refuse service to any pilot in case but is not limited to the following areas e Over due financial account Expired Medical Expired SAC or RAANZ Pilot was found to be in violation of a CAA or club regulation At the discretion of the committee or Chief Flight Instructor the member was deemed to be a liability for the Whangarei Flying Club based on his her present and or past conduct 3 20 Clothing Recommendations and Restrictions All pilots are expected to abide by the following clothing requirements while conducting operations at the Whangarei Flying Clu
21. nd or property damage Location of accident incident Aircraft type and registration Time the accident incident took place Emergency services and or government agencies present Whether or not any additional services are needed Please note Pilots should withhold any comments regarding the accident or incident until Whangarei Flying Club staff have been notified The only exception to this is to the emergency services or an authorised representative of the CAA Please refrain from making comments to media and members of the public 6 5 Civil Aviation Authority Notification You are also required by law to notify the CAA of any accidents or incidents as soon as practical The following procedure is to be used Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 7 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual e For serious accidents contact the CAA accident hotline on 0508 222433 immediately and advise them of the situation e Download a CAA005 form from the CAA Webb site at www caa govt nz Accidents and Incidents accidents and incidents htm e Faxed CAA005 form to the Civil Aviation Authority on 04 5609469 e Submita copy of the CAA005 form to the Chief Flying Instructor at the Whangarei Flying Club 6 6 What to do at an Accident Scene All pilots should be familiar with the booklet issued by CAA called How to Deal with an Aircraft Accident Scene This booklet can be downloaded from the CAA s web site using the following hyperlink http ww
22. ntecesecetedatacnteoscsexevssceguaseucesSeuscuaussexsissaroncacuessusedsenoesaesevexeesuccgaceess 9 8 eue sacasiccsndaatccnnagaccrnnddabawnnddadeatendgadecensdabedenadadeeensdeecssadeaeeeaada eats 10 Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 3 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Overview The purpose of the Flight Operations Manual is to outline the policies and procedures of the Whangarei Flying Club as it relates to flying operations All flying members licensed pilots and Novice pilots students are expected to read and become familiar with this entire manual Please note that in this manual licensed pilots and Novice pilots students are referred to as pilots unless specifically referred to as students or others Failure to comply with any section may result in suspension or dismissal from the club revocation of aircraft rental privileges and or enforcement action by the Civil Aviation Authority CAA In addition to the policies and procedures contained herein all flight and training operations must be conducted in accordance with Whangarei Flying Club s Training Course Outlines Whangarei Flying Club rules Applicable Aircraft s Flight Manual Aircraft s Checklists CAA s regulations and Practical Test Standards 1 2 Location The Whangarei Flying Club is located at Hangar 10 Onerahi Airport Handforth Street Whangarei Club rooms and hangar phone number is 09 4364053 1 3 The Club Committee
23. onal locater beacon is fitted between the seats of WTF and should be carried on all flights even those that are not over water 4 12 Flight into known icing and poor weather conditions No Whangarei Flying Club aircraft are to be operated into areas where e Weather conditions below the VFR met minima are forecasted e Where Icing conditions are forecast or probable 4 13 Local Parachute Operations The local parachute company Ballistic Blondes operates from the orange container adjacent to the grass vector 14 32 Whilst parachuting is taking place we recommend that you avoid overhead re joins The jump pilot will notify via radio of their intentions and time to drop Whilst parachutes are in the air please ensure that there is adequate separation between you and the parachutists at all times Furthermore the parachutist have right of way according to the CAA Rules Delay your approach to land or your take off until all chutes are on the ground If you are in any doubt contact either Ballistic Blondes base or the jump pilot directly both on our airfield frequency 118 6 MHz and seek clarification 4 14 Air New Zealand aircraft Please give way to Air New Zealand aircraft usually referred to as Eagle that are about to take off or are on approach to land Air New Zealand will notify you of their intentions via radio If you are in the circuit and hear over the radio that Air New Zealand s aircraft is more than 10NM from the field simply continue
24. owns Don t for get to e Set the park brake All electrical switches including masters and ignition switches should be turned off Switch of Avionics Remove all rubbish and personal items from the aircraft Close both side window vents Headsets should be placed on the back rests of the seats and Seat belts should be untangled folded and placed into the seat belt receptacle 3 14 Aircraft Insurance The Whangarei Flying Club ensures that all aircraft are comprehensively insured All pilots in command are to ensure that each flight they undertake in the club aircraft is legal and in accordance with the club rules and all applicable CAA rules and regulations This is to ensure that the aircraft insurance policies are not compromised If the pilot in command does compromise the insurance policy by not adhering to the rules detailed above then the cost of any damage will be at that pilot s expense 3 15 Unauthorised Instruction Flight Instruction in Whangarei Flying Club aircraft is strictly prohibited by flight Instructors or pilots who are not officially appointed as an Instructor by the Whangarei Flying Club Failure to comply will result in revocation of rental privileges 3 16 Flights for Hire or Reward All flights completed shall be for private operations only No member shall rent a Whangarei Flying Club aircraft with the intention of completing a flight for hire or reward Cost sharing is permitted as long as the cost is shared equally by al
25. preventing other members from booking the aircraft and causing frustration and the resultant loss of revenue for the club In case you have made a booking and you do decide not to fly after all please ensure you delete your flight from the booking system as soon as possible so your time slot can be used by someone else Please also try to avoid making bookings for extended periods on a Saturdays as this is the day when alot of student training and trial flights are completed 7 3 Rental Minimums Aircraft rentals will be charged a minimum flight time based on the table below Duration of rental Minimum charge Less than 4 hours Nil 4 8 hours 1 5 hours 8 12 hours 2 hours 12 24 hours 3 hours 24 hours and over 2 hours per day Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 9 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual 8 CONCLUSION The Whangarei Flying Club is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment for their members to pursue their aviation passion Adherence to the rules and policies contained in this document will ensure that members remain safe and a high standard of operation is maintained If you have any queries regarding this document please contact the Chief Flying Instructor for clarification Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 10 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual APPENDIX A Pre Flight Log form WHANGAREI FLYING CLUB PRE FLIGHT LOG All pilots to complete
26. reserves When a near miss ATC incident or wake turbulence event occurs When significant turbulence wind shear or other severe weather is unexpectedly encountered during flight operations Whenever alcohol or drug use is suspected of a pilot e When the aircraft strikes any wildlife or foreign objects e Any event where safety standards may have been compromised 7 AIRCRAFT BOOKING AND SCHEDULING 7 1 Online Aircraft Booking System The Whangarei Flying Club operates an online aircraft booking system named E Allocator and can be accessed at www eallocator com It allows you to make bookings for a particular aircraft instructor date and time and duration Access to this website can be made after a login with your user name and password Login details are administered by our club s secretary Should you require an Instructor prior arrangements must be made with the Instructor before booking the aircraft Please give them plenty of notice and be respectful of their time constraints Ensure you arrive atleast 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot in order to complete your pre flight tasks etc If you are flying with an Instructor please ensure you arrive at least 60 minutes before your flight in order to complete pre flight briefings and pre flight inspections 7 2 Booking Guidelines Please do not book any aircraft if you are not sure if you will be flying or not Itis not acceptable to make bookings just to reserve a time slot
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28. tams and flight restrictions As Pilot in command it is your responsibility to ensure you have the information required for a safe flight 4 3 Fuel Reserves The Whangarei Flying Club fuel policy requires you to have sufficient fuel on board to reach your destination plus a 45 minute fuel reserve This is the minimum requirement and we encourage all pilots to always take as much fuel as possible on every flight Remember the most useless thing in the world is fuelleft on the ground 4 4 Noise Abatement Certain airports have noise abatement procedure to minimise disturbances in developed areas Pilots are advised to follow all published noise abatement procedures unless it is in the pilot s opinion hazardous to the safety of the flight Please consider our neighbours and avoid low flying circuits and other noise producing operations early in the morning and at other sensitive times 4 5 Minimum Safe Altitudes No Whangarei Flying Club aircraft shall be flown over a built up area of lower than 1000 feet AGL or a non built up area of 500 feet AGL and in accordance with CAA rules as detailed in part 103 unless taking off or on approach to land A minimum altitude of 3000 feet AGL must be maintained for any training manoeuvre unless otherwise specified in the Training Manual VFR flight levels must be adhered to en route unless cloud or weather dictates a non standard level 4 6 Use of the Low Flying Zone No pilot shall enter any low flying
29. und should be completed no lower than 500 feet AGL Under no circumstances should you attempt to land in the selected landing area A radio call advising intentions should be made prior to the simulated engine failure A further radio call should be made after recovery An engine warm should be completed at least once during the procedure to assist in avoiding possible carburettor icing Version 1 0 March 2012 Page 4 of 19 Whangarei Flying Club Flight Operations Manual e The intended simulated landing area selected should be free of people and animals to ensure your actions to not cause concern or distress to those on the ground 4 8 Formation Flying Formation flying is prohibited in Whangarei Flying Club aircraft unless approved by the Chief Flying Instructor and the pilot is suitably rated 4 9 Spins Spins are strictly prohibited in all Whangarei Flying Club aircraft 4 10 Aerobatics Aerobatics are strictly prohibited in all Whangarei Flying Club aircraft 4 11 Over Water Operations The following rules apply when flying over areas of extended water e All crew and passengers are to be equipped with suitable life jackets Minimum operation altitude of 1000 feet Always plan flights where possible to be within gliding distance of land In accordance with our aircraft s insurance policy never more than 100nm from the coastline A functioning personal locator beacon should be on board the aircraft and available at all times A pers
30. vestigation of any safety related event To request the grounding of any pilot or flight Instructor involved in a safety related event which is under investigation by the Whangarei Flying Club or CAA e To represent the Whangarei Flying Club regarding aviation safety matters in dealing with government agencies and professional organisations e To promote established aviation safety practices and procedures e To distribute aviation safety related information when it becomes available e To conduct meetings with Instructor staff to address any safety related issues 6 3 Reporting Accidents and Incidents Any accident or incident you are involved in must be reported to the Chief Flying Instructor as soon as possible but no later than 60 minutes after the accident or incident took place or within 60 minutes after landing If this is not practically possible then within the first practical opportunity to do so You are also required by law to notify the CAA of any accidents or incidents as soon as practical For details refer to paragraph 6 5 6 4 Notification Procedure If an accident or incident occurs the following information needs to be relayed to the Chief Flying Instructor If the CFI is not available at the time notification should be made to another Whangarei Flying Club Instructor or a senior Committee member Pilot s name and passenger information Summary of any reported or observed injuries or fatalities Extent of any aircraft a
31. w caa govt nz safety info How tos How to Deal with an Aircraft Accident Scene pdf A summary of this booklet is provided in Appendix B 6 7 Whatis an Accident or Incident The word Occurrence is used to mean any Accident or Incident The following definitions of Accidents and Incidents are from the CAA s Act 1990 Accident means an occurrence that is associated with the operation of an aircraft and takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and such time as all such persons have disembarked and the engine or any propellers or rotors come to rest being an occurrence in which a person is fatally or seriously injured as a result of e Being in the aircraft or e Direct contact with any part of the aircraft including any part that has become detached from the aircraft or e Direct exposure to jet blast Except when the injuries are self inflicted or inflicted by other persons or when the injuries are to stowaways hiding outside the areas normally available to passengers and crew or the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure that e Adversely affects the structural strength performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft and e Would usually require major repair or replacement of the affected component Except engine failure or damage that is limited to the engine its cowlings or accessories or damage limited to propellers wing tips rotors antennas tyres brakes fairings
32. y hand usually approx 10 to 20 turns until a gurgling noise is heard from the engine oil reservoir Please ensure ignition switches and master switch are off If after this the oil level is still low the matter should be reported to a Maintenance Inspection Authority or an Instructor In case the oil level appears to be too low no pilot is to top up the oil or undertake any further flight unless authorised by a Maintenance Inspection Authority or an Instructor Note Overfilling the oil may result in serious engine damage 3 9 Smoking The Whangarei Flying Club operates a no smoking policy and smoking is strictly prohibited in all areas of our club property and within 10 metres of any club aircraft 3 10 Engine Starting Before starting any engine on the apron all pilots must verify that the propeller area is clear including the propeller blast area behind the aircraft Immediately before starting pilots are asked to announce clear prop in a loud voice Additionally if another aircraft is being fuelled in the immediate area engine start should be delayed until their operation has been completed In case the engine does not start within 2 or 3 attempts DO NOT keep starting the engine as it may result in flooding and the risk of damaging the engine s starter motor clutch All pilots are prohibited from hand starting any Whangarei Flying Club associated aircraft If there is any problem in starting any aircraft please notify the Maint
33. zone unless a Whangarei Flight Instructor is on board the aircraft The Whangarei Flying Club Instructors have been given blanket authorisation to enter and use this zone by the administrators of this area Quantum Aviation Note that using this area is considered a privilege and must not be abused All aircraft in any low flying area must ensure that navigation lights strobe lights and landing lights are switched on at all times No aircraft is to descend lower than 200 feet AGL in the low flying zone Radio calls should be made every 5 minutes in accordance with the standard Whangarei MBZ procedures Only one aircraft is allowed in the low flying zone at any one time Remain clear of the houses at all times and use this area sensitively and at appropriate times to reduce complaints Note residents in this area complain on a regular basis and we do not want to lose access to this area as it is an essential training area and vital to our training syllabus 4 7 Simulated Engine Failures Simulated engine failure in club aircraft is only to be practiced with a Whangarei Flying Club Instructor on board All simulated engine failures shall comply with the following rules e Engine failure shall be simulated by simply retarding the throttle e Turning off the fuel selector or ignition switches is strictly prohibited e Prolonged descents are only to be made over designated airports or over unpopulated areas to an altitude no lower than 500 feet AGL A go aro
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