OPERATIONS MANUAL. Version: Disclaimer The information contained in this operations manual is presented in good faith with the intention of:

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1 OPERATIONS MANUAL Version: Disclaimer The information contained in this operations manual is presented in good faith with the intention of: (a) promoting safety in the sports of hang gliding, paragliding and weightshift microlighting; (b) providing a clear understanding of the responsibilities and privileges of participants in these sports; and (c) providing a framework upon which these sports can be administered and allowed to grow in harmony with other airspace users. As far as possible, this manual represents the best information available at the time of publication. HGFA Ops Manual V Approved.docx Version: Page 1 of 169

2 1 Introduction The Hang Gliding Federation of Australia Incorporated (HGFA) HGFA Operations Manual HGFA Publications Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) The Civil Aviation Orders (CAO s) Abbreviations Definitions Operational Documents Register Organisation and Administration The Hang Gliding Federation of Australia The Role of State and Regional Associations The Role of Affiliated Clubs Membership of the HGFA Full Membership Life Membership Trainee Membership Introductory Trainee Membership Visiting Pilot Membership Associate or Affiliate Membership Suspension or Cancellation of Pilot Certificates Expiry of Membership and Certificates Contravention of Rules, Discipline of Members The Organisation of the HGFA HGFA Executive Officers Committees CIVL Delegate Responsibility of Pilots, Clubs, Duty Pilots and Safety Officers Responsibilities Pilots HGFA State and Regional Associations and Affiliated Clubs Duty Pilots Safety Officers Senior Safety Officers Accident and Incident Reporting Definition of Accident & Incident Notification of Accidents Notification of Incidents Where a Fatality has Occurred Reporting via the HGFA Accident / Incident Report System (AIRS) Control of Operations General Requirements Aircraft Maintenance and Pre-Flight Inspections Helmets Pilot in Command Health Standard, General Health Standard, Specific to Instructional Operations Failure to Meet Health Standard Alcohol and Drugs Provision of Pilot Instruction HGFA Ops Manual V Approved.docx Version: Page 2 of 169

3 4.1.9 Carriage of Passengers VHF Radio Operator Endorsement Cross Country Operations (HG/PG/PPG/WM) Air Displays (HG/PG/PPG/WM) Parachute Descents Sites Land Owner Rights and Pilot Responsibilities Operations within Vicinity of a Non-Controlled Aerodrome Hang Gliding and Paragliding Sites Weightshift Microlight Operations Identification of Powered Paragliders & Powered Hang Gliders Powered Paragliders/Parachutes over 70 KG (Empty Weight) HGFA Flight Rules General Acrobatic Flight Dropping of Articles Flying over Public Gatherings Low Flying (Under CAO 95.8) Negligent Operation No-Fly Areas Towing of Articles Visual Flight Rules >10,000 Feet Above Mean Sea Level Rules of the Air Take Off Rules Give Way Rules Operation in Proximity to other Aircraft Collision Avoidance Overtaking Rule Landing Rule Civil Aviation Safety Authority Regulations Civil Aviation Order Civil Aviation Order Civil Aviation Order CAR 166 Operations in the Vicinity of Non-Controlled Aerodromes All Aircraft Pilot Certificates, Endorsements & Ratings Requirements to be a HGFA Pilot Issue and Renewal of Certificates - Summary Hang Gliding Paragliding Weightshift Microlighting Powered Paragliding Pilot Certificates & Endorsements Hang Glider Certificates Hang Glider Pilot Endorsements Paraglider Pilot Certificates Paraglider Pilot Endorsements Powered Paraglider Pilot Certificates Powered Paraglider Pilot Endorsements Weightshift Microlight Weighshift Microlight Pilot Endorsements Ratings HGFA Ops Manual V Approved.docx Version: Page 3 of 169

4 6.4.1 Safety Officers Senior Safety Officers Aircraft Inspector AIRS Manager Instructor Certificates Types and Requirements Flight Experience Instructor Certificate (HG/PG) Flight Experience Instructor Certificate (WM/PPG) Apprentice Instructor Certificate (HG/PG) Apprentice Instructor Certificate (WM/PPG) Flight Instructor Certificate (HG/PG) Flight Instructor Certificate (WM/PPG) Chief Flight Instructor Certificate (HG/PG) Chief Flight Instructor Certificate (WM/PPG) Instructor Examiner Certificate (HG/PG) Instructor Examiner Certificate (WM/PPG) Issue and Renewal of Instructor Certificates Instructor Certificates (HG/PG) Instructor Certificates (WM) Instructor Certificates (PPG) (Foot / Wheel) Instructor Endorsements: Tandem Endorsement (Instructional) - (HG/PG/PPG/WM) Pilot Flight Training Training Training Facilities (HG/PG/PPG/WM) Establishment of Flight Training Facilities Training Facilities (WM) Facility Inspections (HG/PG/PPG) Facility Inspections (WM) Flight Training Syllabus Theory Practical Flight Training Endorsement Syllabus Aerotow (HG) Ground Tow (HG/PG) Tugmaster Aerotow (WM) Cross Country (WM/PPG) Formation Flying (PPG/WM) Foot Launch Endorsement (PPG) Wheel Launch Endorsement (PPG) Free Flight (PPG) Powered Endorsement (Foot launched - HG/PG) Oxygen (HG/PG/PPG) VHF Radio (HG/PG/PPG/WM) Tandem (HG/PG) Tandem (PPG) (Foot & Wheel Launched) Tandem (WM) Tandem (Instructional) - (HG/PG/PPG/WM) Speed Wing (PG) Aircraft & Equipment Standards Certification Specifications and Standards: HGFA Ops Manual V Approved.docx Version: Page 4 of 169

5 9.2 Aircraft Design / Construction (Solo) Minimum Standards for Hang Gliders and Paragliders (CAO 95.8) Standards for Weightshift Microlights & Powered Paragliders (CAOs 95.10, 95.32) Aircraft Design / Construction (Passenger) Ancillary Equipment Emergency Equipment Standards for Helmets Standards for Emergency Parachutes Emergency Beacons Assembly, Inspection and Maintenance Standards Pre-flight Inspection Standards Daily Inspection (HG/WM Wing) Daily Inspection (WM Base Unit) Daily Inspection (PG/PPG Wing) Daily Inspection (PPG Motor / Wheeled Base Unit) Maintenance Hang Glider Maintenance Standards Hang Glider Maintenance Schedule - Private Operations Hang Glider Maintenance Schedule Gliders used for training or Tandem Flights Paraglider Maintenance Standards Paraglider Maintenance Standards - Private Operations Paraglider Maintenance Standards - Gliders used for training or Tandem Flights Weightshift Microlight Maintenance Standards Aircraft Log Book Defects, Repairs and Modifications (HG/PG/PPG/WM) NOTE: For any LSA, all repairs and modifications including who can conduct those repairs and modifications, must be approved by the LSA manufacturer PPG/PPC Wheel Base Maintenance Standards (Engine Included) HGFA Ops Manual V Approved.docx Version: Page 5 of 169