CONTENT 1. INTRODUCTION... 3 1.1. MICROLIGHT AVIATION CLUB.... 3 2. AUTHORISATION AND DOCUMENTATION... 4 2.1. CLUB MEMBERSHIPS... 4 2.2. PERMIT TO FLY... 4 2.3. THIRD PARTY INSURANCE... 4 2.4. AUTHORISATION AND RECORDING OF FLIGHTS... 4 2.5. REPORTING OF DEFECTS AND OCCURRENCES... 4 2.6. MAINTENANCE OF ENGINE AND AIRFRAME LOGS... 5 2.7. CARRIAGE OF DOCUMENTS... 5 2.8. PERSONAL FLYING LOGBOOKS... 5 2.9. REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLO FLYING... 5 2.10. CURRENCY CHECK FLIGHTS (THE 35-DAYS RULE)... 6 3. AIRCRAFT HANDLING... 7 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. AIRCRAFT LOADING... 7 AIRCRAFT REFUELLING... 7 ENGINE STARTING AND RUNNING... 7 HATCHES, SAFETY BELTS AND CONTROLS... 8 TAXI PROCEDURES... 8 STEEP TURNS, STALLING AND UNUSUAL ATTITUDES... 8 AEROBATICS... 8 4. LOCAL FLYING ORDERS... 9 4.1. 4.2. LOCAL AVOIDANCE AREAS... 9 AIRFIELD OPERATION... 9 5. GENERAL FLYING ORDERS... 11 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. 5.6. 5.7. 5.8. 5.9. 5.10. 5.11. 5.13. 5.14. 5.15. 5.16. PASSENGER CARRYING... PASSENGER BRIEFING... WEATHER MINIMA... LOW FLYING... CROSS COUNTRY FLYING... FORCED LANDINGS AND PRECAUTIONARY LANDINGS... LANDING AWAY FROM THE CLUB AERODROME... FLIGHT OVER WATER... OPERATION OF RADIO AND TRANSPONER... INSTRUCTION IN FLYING... ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND HEALTH... DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR BREACH OF REGULATIONS... OCCURRENCE/ACCIDENT REPORTING... PUTTING THE AIRCRAFT AWAY AFTER USE... BMAA RULES - TIL32... 11 11 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 01/01/2018 1 of 15
The School AirBourne Aviation Limited Popham Airfield (EGHP) Coxford Down Winchester Hampshire SO21 3BD Telephone 01256 398251 Company Directors Malcom Smith Matthew Myatt Company Number 03967559 01/01/2018 2 of 15
SECTION ONE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. 1.1.1. 1.1.2. 1.1.3. 1.1.4. 1.1.5. Microlight Aviation Club (MAC) the Club, is a Proprietary Club. The aims of the club are: To provide facilities (including the hire of aircraft) for members to engage in flying and related activities. To provide flight training for the purpose of awarding the NPPL/LAPL with a rating to fly Microlight and/or GA aircraft. To provide social facilities for its members. Keep members informed of club news and events with regular email notifications. 01/01/2018 3 of 15
SECTION TWO 2. AUTHORISATION AND DOCUMENTATION 2.1. 2.1.1. 2.1.2. 2.2. 2.2.1. 2.3. 2.3.1. 2.4. 2.4.1. 2.4.2. 2.5. 2.5.1. 2.5.2. Club Memberships No person may undertake flying lessons with the school unless fully paid-up members of Microlight Aviation Club. NPPL members hiring aircraft from Airbourne Aviation and flying from Popham Airfield must be a fully paid-up member of The Spitfire Flying Club, hold a current licence for aircraft type and hold a valid RT certificate. Permit to Fly No microlight aircraft shall be flown from Popham airfield unless it has a valid Permit to Fly. Third Party Insurance No person may fly from Popham Airfield unless covered by Third Party Insurance with a minimum cover of 1.7 million pounds. This cover is provided by Airbourne Aviation Ltd., as part of club membership. Authorisation and Recording of Flights No student shall commence any flight unless authorised and supervised by an AirBourne Aviation qualified flight instructor. The Pilot In Command (PIC) of a flight must complete the booking out procedure giving details of the flight legs and any landing away from Popham. Reporting of Defects and Occurrences In compliance with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the PIC must immediately after landing, make an entry of any defect in the technical log or equivalent document, for that aircraft. In addition, he/she shall make a verbal report to the instructor or official of the school of any defects in the aircraft, its engine, equipment or any circumstances which may render advisable an inspection of the aircraft. In event of a defect occurring whilst away from base, the PIC shall telephone for instructions from an authorised official of the school. 01/01/2018 4 of 15
2.6. 2.6.1. 2.7. 2.7.1. 2.7.2. 2.8. 2.8.1. 2.9. 2.9.1. 2.9.2. 2.9.3. 2.9.4. 2.9.5. Maintenance of Engine and Airframe Logs Any member flying a school aircraft unaccompanied by an official of the school shall be responsible for filling in the technical log or equivalent document including the log book in the aircraft. The member shall also be responsible for the recording of flying time promptly and accurately. This being essential for the safe and systematic maintenance of the aircraft and engine. Carriage of Documents An up-to-date aeronautical chart of the area(s) in which a flight is intended shall at all times be carried in the aircraft, together with data on radio and navigational facilities when applicable. Any member flying a school aircraft unaccompanied by an official of the school shall be responsible for ensuring that all relevant documents, as required by the Air Navigation Order (ANO), are aboard the aircraft. Personal Flying Logbooks A one-line logbook entry shall be made for each separate flight. A single flight consists of one take-off and landing, excepting for a series of practise take-offs and landings where the take-off and landing are at the same location. Requirements for Solo Flying Before solo flight is permitted, a pilot must be in current flying practice, hold a valid medical declaration together with a Pilot's Licence and current Certificate of Experience. Student pilots must be in current flying practice, have passed the Air Law exam and further hold a valid medical declaration. Student pilots must pass the Air Law Examination before solo flight is permitted and the Navigation & Meteorology Examination before commencing Cross Country flying. Pilots under supervised solo instruction are forbidden to make ANY solo flight without the express permission of an instructor and each solo flight shall conform to the directions given. All student pilots undertaking supervised solo flight, must on first contact with an ATC or radio service, including blind calls, prefix their call sign with STUDENT PILOT... 01/01/2018 5 of 15
2.10. Currency Check Flights (The 35-Days Rule) 2.10.1. Any pilot, be it solo-student or licenced, who has not flown as PIC for more than 35 days, will be required (at his/her own expense) to undergo a Check Flight to the satisfaction of an instructor. 2.10.2. In addition to the above, the ANO Schedule 8, requires that all pilots must have carried out at least three take offs and landings during the previous 90 days before carriage of a passenger is permitted. 2.10.3. All licenced pilots will be required (at his/her own expense) to undertake a biennial flight (every two years) with an instructor. The duration will be approximately one hour. The flight must cover at least one PFL, stalling, circuit joining procedure and demonstrate good RT communication. 01/01/2018 6 of 15
SECTION THREE 3. AIRCRAFT HANDLING 3.1. Aircraft Loading 3.1.1. 3.2. 3.2.1. 3.3. 3.3.1. 3.3.2. 3.3.3. 3.3.4. 3.3.5. 3.3.6. The PIC is responsible for ensuring that it is correctly loaded, and shall produce weight and balance calculations (if required) to a club official for inspection when a passenger or baggage are to be carried. Aircraft Refuelling The PIC is responsible for the fuel, oil (and water where applicable) contents before a flight is commenced, and wherever and whenever it is necessary to refuel, the PIC will ensure the correct grade of fuel and oil is used. Engine Starting and Running Before starting or running the engine, the aircraft must be in a position where the slipstream will not cause damage to property, person, other aircraft etc. Chocks must be placed in front of the wheels whenever any engine test is to be carried out. Engines may NOT be started by hand-swinging the propeller. No person, other than an authorised official of the school, may start or run up an aircraft, until the aircraft logs have been checked and the aircraft has been booked out in the PIC s name. It is strictly forbidden for any person, other than a member of the AirBourne engineering team to make any engine or airframe adjustment to aircraft. In no circumstances may engines be started or run up in a hangar or any enclosed structure. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL A PILOT; STEP OUT OF AN AIRCRAFT WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR LEAVE AN AIRCRAFT UNMANNED WHILST THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NOR WILL THEY ALLOW ANY PERSON TO BOARD OR DISEMBARK WHILST THE ENGINE IS RUNNING This is extremely dangerous and could lead to serious or fatal injury. ANY OFFENDER WILL BE PERMANENTLY SUSPENDED FROM FLYING AND HAVE THEIR MEMBERSHIP IMMEDIATELY CANCELLED. 01/01/2018 7 of 15
3.4. 3.4.1. 3.5. 3.5.1. 3.5.2. 3.5.3. 3.6. 3.6.1. 3.6.2. 3.6.3. 3.6.4. 3.6.5. 3.7. 3.7.1. 3.7.2. Hatches, Safety belts and Controls The PIC of an aircraft is responsible for ensuring that all doors, hatches, cowlings, etc. are properly secure, and that his and his passengers safety belts are properly fastened. If no passengers are carried, belts in empty seats shall be fastened and all loose articles shall be secured by the pilot. Taxying Procedures Aircraft under power should always manoeuvre at a walking pace, considering the proximity of other aircraft, obstructions, the nature of the airfield surface, etc. An aircraft must give way to other aircraft taking-off or landing and comply immediately with any signals or radio instruction that may be given by any airfield official authorised to give such signals. Aircraft passing each other head-on must do so keeping the other aircraft on the left unless conditions dictate this to be unsafe. Manoeuvring into a hangar under power is strictly forbidden. Steep turns, Stalling and Unusual Attitudes When a student is authorised to carry out practice stalls and steep turns, they must do so at a height that will enable safe recovery and not lower than 1,500 ft. above ground level (AGL). Stalls, and steep turns will not be carried out by any pilot over aerodromes, populated areas or in controlled airspace. A pilot will be authorised to perform these exercises only when considered fully competent to do so by an AirBourne instructor and any attempt at performing such when not authorised will be considered a serious breach of Airbourne rules and safety regulations. Unusual attitudes practise by student pilots is PROHIBITED unless accompanied by an instructor as PIC. Members flying microlight aircraft are reminded of the restrictions of Permit to Fly and must observe the placard limitations in each aircraft. Aerobatics No member shall perform any aerobatic manoeuvre in any AirBourne aircraft. "Contour chasing", "Trick or Exhibition Flying" and "Stunting" of any nature is absolutely prohibited. 01/01/2018 8 of 15
SECTION FOUR 4. LOCAL FLYING ORDERS 4.1. 4.1.1. 4.1.2. 4.1.3. 4.2. 4.2.1. 4.2.2. 4.2.3. 4.2.4. Local Avoidance Areas All pilots are reminded that they are responsible for keeping well clear of the published local avoidance areas. These areas are shown on the office noticeboard. Pilots must make themselves aware of the local non-flying areas when visiting other locations. Circuit joining and circuit procedures - Pilots are required to conform to the published procedures for leaving and re-joining the circuit. Airfield Operation Aircraft shall be flown only during the specified airfield operation period. There are no exceptions to this rule unless authorised by the management at Popham Airfield. The airfield manager or person manning the Air to Ground radio service, has the responsibility for safety of all aircraft operating at Popham Airfield and any instruction given must be followed unless unsafe to do so. Before any aircraft is taxied or intended to be flown, the PIC shall request a radio check and the airfield information from the Air to Ground radio service (call sign Popham Radio) by means of RT transmission. All intentions thereafter must be communicated by means of normal RT procedures, transmitting blind calls to 'Popham Traffic' if the radio is unmanned or no reply is heard from Popham Radio. Pilots are reminded that there is a public right of way (a footpath) which runs from just east of the petrol station and crosses runway 21/03, as highlighted on the Ordnance Survey map herein. 01/01/2018 9 of 15
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SECTION FIVE 5. GENERAL FLYING ORDERS 5.1. 5.1.1. 5.1.2. 5.2. 5.2.1. 5.3. 5.3.1. 5.3.2. 5.4. 5.4.1. 5.4.2. Passenger Carrying Subject to the approval of the Chief Flying Instructor, and to the privileges of their licence, a member may fly as PIC of a club aircraft carrying a passenger. Permission to carry passengers in AirBourne Aviation aircraft may be withheld at the discretion of the Chief Flying Instructor his deputy or a company director. In addition to the above, the ANO (Schedule 8 Sect 1/181/182) requires that all pilots must have carried out at least three take offs and landings during the previous 90 days before carriage of passengers is permitted. Passenger Briefing Before any flight which carries a passenger commences, the PIC is responsible for giving the passenger a full safety briefing on emergency procedures and any item which pertains to the continued safety of the flight. Weather Minima Students: Supervised Solo flying is not permitted in a wind over 15 knots or when gusts are more than 10kts above the mean wind speed or with a crosswind component of more than 10 knots; nor in fog or when the cloud base is less than 1000ft AGL or when there is insufficient daylight to allow for a safe take-off and landing without artificial light. Licenced Pilots: No flying permitted in a surface-wind over 22 knots or when gusts are, more than 10kts above the mean wind speed or with a crosswind component of more than 15 knots; nor in fog or when the cloud base is less than 800ft AGL or when there is insufficient daylight to allow for a safe take-off and landing without artificial light. Low Flying Flights below 500ft AGL are not permitted. Members shall report to the Chief Flying Instructor, his deputy or a company director, immediately after landing from any flight during which bad weather or any other emergency necessitated flying at or below 800 feet AGL. 01/01/2018 11 of 15
5.5. 5.5.1. 5.5.2. 5.5.3. 5.5.4. 5.5.5. 5.5.6. Cross Country Flying Before such authorisation will be given the member must satisfy the school as to his/her knowledge of the correct procedure, in respect of a type of aircraft involved, for starting, warming-up and ground testing the engine, the protection of the aircraft in the event of a forced landing, the re-fuelling points, consumption and proper grades of fuel and oil to be used, and knowledge of "Lost Procedures". Prior to any such flight the member shall be responsible for obtaining at his own expense all necessary meteorological information, and (as well as alternates) all relevant NOTAMS, Air Information Circulars and other relevant notices for local rules and regulations that apply at such aerodromes; and shall if required submit for the approval of the Chief Flying Instructor, or his deputy, that the proposed itinerary can safely be completed, having regard to the route, condition of the aerodrome at which it is proposed to land, the weather conditions, and the hours of daylight available. Before commencing the flight, it will be the responsibility of the PIC to satisfy himself that the aircraft has adequate fuel and oil for the proposed journey; and also for ensuring that an adequate reserve of fuel and oil is maintained in the tanks at all times during the flight. Additional fuel/oil required during the flight shall be paid for by the member, the cost shall be refunded against receipts for the same. Landing fees, storage, handling charges and any similar costs incurred during any flight shall be paid for by the PIC. They shall ensure that accounts are not forwarded to the school for such fees, charges etc. The school reserves the right to recover from a member the costs of any such claims. On any cross-country flight involving a landing away from the home airfield, the PIC of any AirBourne aircraft, shall at his/her own expense, take all reasonable precautions for its safety and protection while on the ground away from the home airfield. When possible the aircraft should be housed in covered area. When cover is unavailable the aircraft shall be properly picketed in as sheltered a position as possible, and control surfaces and cockpit controls shall be properly secured and the aircraft locked. Except when otherwise authorised by the school, members carrying out cross country flights in a club aircraft shall return the aircraft at least 30 minutes before sunset on the day of departure, unless unavoidably prevented by bad weather or other bona fide cause, in which case the member must immediately communicate at his/her own expense with the club aerodrome by telephone or such other means as may be available and report all the circumstances. 01/01/2018 12 of 15
5.5.7. 5.6. 5.6.1. 5.6.2. In the event of any threatened deterioration in the weather after a landing away from the home aerodrome, if the PIC of any aircraft is in any doubt as to his capability to return in the face of deteriorating weather, they shall telephone for further instructions to the Chief Flying Instructor or relevant person at Airbourne Aviation Ltd. Forced Landings and Precautionary Landings Forced landings practice may be carried out only with the authority of the Chief Flying Instructor or his deputy, in areas appointed by the school. Actual landings are prohibited unless a genuine emergency occurs. In the event of a forced landing, the PIC shall; 5.6.2.1. Take all necessary steps to picket the aircraft so as to prevent the risk of damage by sightseers, cattle, wind, rain etc. 5.6.2.2. Notify the school immediately by telephone giving full particulars. 5.6.2.3. Subsequent to any forced landings, the PIC shall be responsible for the safety of the aircraft involved until it has been handed over to an authorised official of the school. In no case shall a member attempt to take-off after a forced landing or unauthorised landing without first obtaining the consent of an AirBourne instructor or relevant person at Airbourne Aviation Ltd. 5.6.2.4. No information pertaining to any forced landing shall be given to the press or to any third party, other than the landowner and the police, without the prior written permission of the school. 5.7. 5.7.1. 5.8. 5.8.1. Landing Away from the Club Aerodrome All landings, unless in the case of emergency, must be made on a designated landing strip. Landing fees are the responsibility of the PIC and must be paid directly at the time of landing and before departing the landing airfield. Flight over Water Flights over water, with duration of more than 10 nautical miles, MUST be authorised by the Chief Flying Instructor, his deputy or a company director before departure. Pilots are required to take a life jacket for each person aboard the aircraft and the school s ELB device for such flights. 01/01/2018 13 of 15
5.9. 5.9.1. 5.9.2. 5.9.3. 5.10. Operation of Radio and Transponder A PIC of an AirBourne aircraft shall ensure that any radio equipment is used in accordance with the manufactures instructions and that transmissions are made only by a person who holds a current FLIGHT RADIO TELEPHONY OPERATOR'S LICENCE or is under the supervision of such a licence holder. All radio equipment and transponders shall be switched OFF before engaging an engine starter-motor and turned off before an aircraft engine is shutdown. The PIC of AirBourne aircraft fitted with a transponder (XPDR), shall ensure that the XPDR unit is switch on and in the ALT mode for the duration of any flight. This is a mandatory rule for XPDR equipped aircraft. The use of Ident must not be used unless directed by an ATU or ATC service. Instruction in Flying 5.10.1. No flight instruction may be given in any AirBourne aircraft except by an AirBourne Aviation qualified instructor. 5.10.2. All take-offs and landings must be conducted from the P1 seating position unless carried out by an AirBourne instructor or a PIC who has completed P2 flight conversion with an authorised AirBourne instructor. 5.11. Alcohol, Drugs and Health 5.11.1. The consumption of intoxicating liquor by members within a period of eight hours before flying is forbidden, and if in the opinion of the school or its officials, any member in breach of this rule shall not be permitted to fly an AirBourne aircraft. The school may further refuse a member, thought to be in breach of the 'eight-hour rule', permission to fly in any capacity (including passenger) in any aircraft from Popham airfield. 5.11.2. Anyone who is under the influence of a drug - whether prescribed for medical reasons or otherwise - to an extent that it impairs their ability to act as a member of the flight crew, is prohibited from flying. 5.11.3. Anyone whose general health is such that it impairs their ability to act as a member of the flight crew is prohibited from flying. Any long term medical or mental health condition must be reported to the CAA. 5.12. Disciplinary Action for Breach of Regulations 5.12.1. In addition to any financial penalties or obligation imposed by the Club Rules and by these regulations in respect of breaches thereof, the member committing any breach may be suspended from flying either permanently or for a given period. 01/01/2018 14 of 15
5.12.2. No excuses will be accepted for poor lookout procedures. Any pilot reported for cutting in front of another aircraft in the circuit, whether deliberate or unintentional, will be grounded until having (at his/her own expense) completed sufficient dual circuit flying to the satisfaction of an AirBourne instructor. 5.13. Occurrence/Accident Reporting 5.13.1. Occurrences in the first instance must be reported to Airbourne management and if deemed necessary accidents shall be reported to the BMAA. It should be noted that the BMAA investigates all but fatal accidents with the AAIB responsible for fatal aircraft investigations. 5.14. Putting the aircraft away after use All aircraft must be tied down and secured when a flight is complete. Securing the aircraft to the ground remains the responsibility of the PIC and responsibility for the aircraft does not end until the aircraft has been checked in at the AirBourne Aviation office, using the Flight Schedule Pro (FSP) software and the flight has been updated on FSP as completed. This is relevant both at Popham and any other landing site. If you are unsure of how to tie down an aircraft please ask before removing any tie downs. Damage caused to aircraft not correctly secured by the PIC will be the sole responsibility and liability of that PIC until check in has been completed. 5.15. BMAA RULES - TIL32 AirBourne Aviation Ltd. operates under BMAA Rule - TIL32, which requires each PIC to sign the aircraft logbook acknowledging that the PIC has completed all pre-flight inspections and that the aircraft airframe and aircraft engine are, to the best of their knowledge, in acceptable condition before undertaking a flight. The signatory remains responsible for the aircraft at all times until; 1. Aircraft check in has been completed using the FSP software at the AirBourne Aviation office. 2. The flight has been updated on the FSP software as completed. All members shall indicate annually by printing their name, signing and dating the standing order, that they have read and understood fully its content and meaning. Further, the signature forms a legally binding contract that acknowledges agreement to obey and be bound by the rules laid down herein. Name: Signature: Date: 01/01/2018 15 of 15