SYNERGY FLIGHT TRAINING INC. SCHOOL PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

SYNERGY FLIGHT TRAINING INC. SCHOOL PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES (April 19, 2016) Page 1

FLIGHT TRAINING PROCEDURES AND SCHOOL GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I. INTRODUCTION TO FLIGHT TRAINING AT SYNERGY Introduction... 4 Attendance Policy. 5 School Guidelines (Ground School)... 6 School Guidelines (Flight Training)...... 7 Behavior Standards... 8 Clothing... 8 Tuition...... 8 Tuition Payment Schedule.. 9 Refund of Tuition... 9 Calculation of Program Provided... 9 Student Assessment & Course Termination Policy... 10 Dispute Resolution... 10 Housekeeping... 10 SECTION II. BASIC FLIGHT PROCEDURES Passenger Briefing... 12 Before You Go to Fly... 12 After Landing and Shutdown... 13 Debriefing (post flight) Technique... 13 Weather Minima... 14 Wind Limitation... 14 Temperatures & Wind Chill Factors... 14 Navigation Flights... 15 Fuel Management (fuel reserves)... 15 Refueling Procedures... 16 Minimum Altitude... 16 Obstacles... 16 Radio Procedures... 16 Reporting Aircraft Defects & Unserviceabilities... 17 Unscheduled or Forced Landing... 17 Helicopter Equipment & Documents... 17 Helicopter Logbook & Daily Flight Record 17 Adding Oil to a Helicopter... 17 Ground Handling Helicopters... 18 Pre flight & Post flight Inspections... 18 Insurance Coverage... 18 SECTION III. TRAINING AREAS & CROSS COUNTRY ROUTES....20 Page 2

SECTION IV. CARs RESPECTING HELICOPTER TRAINING & LICENSING Student Pilot Permits... 22 Private Pilot License Helicopter... 23 Commercial Pilot License Helicopter... 26 Night Rating... 30 Instrument Rating... 30 Instructor Rating... 32 SECTION V. COMMERCIAL HELICOPTER PILOT TRAINING CURRICULUM.. 40 A. Student Declaration B. Student Data C. Waiver & Release D. Refueling & Servicing Training Form E. Training Tracking & Summary F. Recommendation for Flight Test G. Alberta Student Enrollment Contract H. Tuition, Education and Textbook amounts certificate (TL11 Tax form) APPENDICES Page 3

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION TO TRAINING AT SYNERGY FLIGHT TRAINING INC Page 4

INTRODUCTION The procedures and rules in this manual were developed to guide both flight training operation personnel and students while conducting flight training operations. Flight safety is only achieved through the continual exercise of good airmanship and judgment. The procedures set out in this document are intended to encourage such actions. It is the individual responsibility of all flight training personnel and students to be familiar with the: CAR S : (Canadian Aviation Regulations) http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/regserv/affairs/cars/menu.htm AIM: (Aeronautical Information Manual) http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/publications/tp14371/menu.htm Aeronautics Act: http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts regulations/general/a/aa/act/menu.html NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen) Any new publications issued by the Department of Transport. In the event of contradiction between this document and any of the publications listed above, the above listed publications will be in effect. ATTENDANCE POLICY ( APPLIES DURING ALL PHASES OF TRAINING PROGRAM) The school is open from Monday to Friday 08:00 17:00, with the exception of scheduled school closures and certain holidays. Attendance is mandatory, regardless of whether a student is scheduled for training flights, ground lectures, or self directed completion of the program curriculum. Historically, the average time to complete the training is less than 6 months. The curriculum is structured in such away to be completed within that time. If a student requires time beyond that stated in the contract of tuition: (1) A new end date will be agreed upon; (2) The contract will be amended (3) The student and the school representative sign the amended contract (4) Alberta Learning will be notified. Full time attendance is defined as an attendance rate of 60% or more of days that the school is open. Students who attend for less than 5 hours in a given day will be credited with a half day, and their calculated attendance rate will reflect this. Students with attendance rates of less than 60% as per the above definition will have their status changed to part time and their training will be given a lower priority than that of full time students. Synergy Flight Training Inc. is required to record attendance and report changes to Alberta Students Finance. Page 5

Absences: Students who must be absent should advise the school in advance: a) For more than three days in a row please advise verbally. b) For 7 days or more please advise in writing. SCHOOL GUIDELINES GROUND SCHOOL 1. Ground School Costs. The charge for group ground school is $25 per hour. There is no Charge for the video or computer lessons, which are all recordable as part of the ground school. Viewing of these programs may only take place in the classroom. 2. Ground School Attendance. You are expected to be in attendance, on time, and prepared to fully participate in the classroom lectures and discussions. 3. Ground School Etiquette. Out of respect for the instructor and your fellow students, please be prepared to give the instructor your full attention and sit through entire presentation without interruption (cell phones off!) and otherwise prepared as you would be for a normal training flight. 4. Asking questions. If you have questions and require some clarification on a lecture, Write them down and ask at the end of the lecture. If other questions came after the lecture, write them down and Pass to the CFI. 5. No borrowing of school materials is allowed. All reference materials, exams, and videos must remain on school premises. 6. Note taking. Give the instructor your full attention. Normally the instructor will pause To give you time during the lecture to take notes or copy from the board. This will also Help to make your notes accurate, Clear, and concise. Use colored markers to enhance And clarify your notes and diagrams. Clear and concise notes and diagrams will help Make the exercises and key points make more sense to you when you refer back to Them in the future. 7. In general, the instructor will break the ground school subject areas into approximately 45 minute presentation blocks. 8. Concentrate on the reading material specifically assigned by the instructor. There is both Need to know and nice to know material; the instructor will help you to differentiate Between the two with specific assignments. It is recommended that when reading Textbook material, use hi lighter markers sparingly to mark keywords, not entire Sections of text. 9. Please note that there are both knowledge (ground school comprehension) and skill ( Flying ability) Requirements to obtain any Canadian helicopter pilot license. License Candidates are evaluated on their ability to meet both types of requirements. For more information about the minimum knowledge and skill requirements for your Program, please go to Section V of this manual. 10. Plan at least 4 hours of self directed study for every hour of lecture given to you in the Classroom. Page 6

11. Follow the curriculum and complete the assigned readings and exams as per the Timeline. SCHOOL GUIDELINES FLIGHT TRAINING 1. All flying must be authorized by a flight instructor. 2. The student pilot flying the first flight of the day must : (a) DI the aircraft the morning of or evening before and (b) Be in attendance at least 1/2 hour prior to the scheduled time of the flight 3. All other students pilot flying must be in attendance at least 2 hours prior to the Scheduled time of the flight 4. Students are not authorized to carry passengers at any time, under any circumstances. 5. The following maneuvers will not be practiced in solo flight: Autorotative descents Sloping ground landing Engine Failure in the hover Quick stops Forced landing procedures Rejected departures Settling with power Confined Area Practice (unless authorized by the CFI) Recovery from low rotor RPM All other exercises not authorized by the flight instructor Low level flying Emergency procedures 6. No autorotation, Engine failure from the hover, or emergency procedure practice in SOLO flights. 7. Only flying maneuvers signed off in the Daily Flight Sheet by the Flight Instructor Will be practiced in solo flights 8. It is the student pilot's own responsibility to keep his/her medical up to date. 9. No aircraft shall be started or left running without a competent person at the controls. A competent person shall attend the aircraft controls until the rotors have come to a Complete stop. 10. Helicopters shall be stopped at a safe distance from hangars, buildings, any parked aircraft and aircraft maneuvering on the ground. 11. No pilot shall fly an aircraft while his/her ability to operate the aircraft is impaired for any reason. i.e., the influence of intoxicating liquor, drugs, illness and/or the influence of prescription or over the counter medications. The pilot is not permitted to carry a Passenger who is impaired. 12. Progress check flights will be conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor to evaluate Student progress, abilities and aptitude. 13. Amendments, letters or memos may be issued by the Chief Flight Instructor to the Students from time to time and should be filed in the student binder. That information Will be useful for the flight test, written test, and for future use. Page 7

14. Flight training can be terminated at the discretion of the CFI at any point during flight Training. Please see page 10 for the Course Termination Policy. BEHAVIOR STANDARDS Student pilots are expected to behave in a professional manner at all times, whether they are in the classroom, the hangar, or in the aircraft. Disruptive, unruly, and/or abusive behavior and/or language will not be tolerated. Such behavior is not compatible with the nature of the aviation industry and constitutes a safety hazard. The importance of early detection of such behavior cannot be understated, thus reducing the risk or preventing the occurrence of such behavior on board aircraft. Any behavior deemed by the CFI to fall into one of these categories is grounds for immediate dismissal and/or termination of service. CLOTHING Student pilots are asked to use common sense and wear environmentally suitable protective clothing. Sturdy, closed toe footwear is mandatory. Sandals are not acceptable footwear. Students should request the CFI s approval for clothing prior to wearing it for flight training. The school has a good selection of sizes of fire retardant Nomex flight suits and students are encouraged to wear them during training flights. TUITION What your tuition covers: The total amount listed on the contract of tuition includes your ground school kit, your group ground school hours, and your flight training hours. Please note that this is only for the minimum amount of training required by Transport Canada for the Commercial Helicopter Pilot License. At the discretion of the Chief Flight Instructor, a student may require training and/or ground instruction beyond the stated minimums, to prepare him/her for the flight test and/or written exam. Please review Section V of this manual for more information regarding training minimums. What your tuition DOES NOT cover: (note that these amounts are subject to change without notice): Aviation medical exam ($80 to $150), payable to the clinic/doctor performing the exam; The written exam fee ($105), payable to Transport Canada; Flight test examiner s fee ($200 $500), payable to the Transport Canada or a designated Pilot Examiner; Licensing costs ($105), payable to Transport Canada; Any extra training (if required) beyond the Transport Canada minimums. Page 8

TUITION PAYMENT SCHEDULE To reserve a confirmed place on a course the student must purchase a Ground School kit for $1000 and use it to prepare for the course. Upon starting the course, $500 of the kit cost will be credited back to the student account toward the flight training. 25% of Tuition is required when 10% or less of the course has been completed 60% of Tuition is required when 50% or less of the course has been completed 100% of Tuition is required when 50% or more of the course has been completed Please note: NO flights will take place with insufficient funds in your account. During their training students are allowed access to the ledger and are responsible for keeping track of their balance and the number of hours of instruction provided. REFUND OF TUITION AFTER YOUR TRAINING COMMENCES As per the Private Vocational Schools Act (see Section IV for a copy of the PVS Act ), if either the student or Synergy Flight Training Inc. terminates a student contract after the training has begun, Synergy Flight Training Inc. is entitled to: 25% of the student s tuition When 10% or less of the program of instruction has been provided 60% of the student s tuition When 10 50% of the program of instruction has been provided. 100% of the student s tuition When more than 50% of the program of instruction has been provided. CALCULATION OF PROGRAM PROVIDED Calculation of program provided will be done as follows: Hours of ground school given + Hours of flight training given = A Hours of minimum ground school required + Hours of minimum flight training required = B Percent of program provided = Total hours of training given ( A) X 100 Total hours of training required (B) Example for ab initio commercial training: A student has completed 80 hours of ground school and 55 hours of flight training and has withdrawn from the course in writing. The amount of the program provided is calculated as follows: Page 9

Percent of program provided = 135 X 100= 75% 180 STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND COURSE TERMINATION POLICY Synergy Flight Training Inc. reserves the right to terminate the flight training of any student at any time if, in the opinion of the instructor and/or Chief Flight Instructor, safety is jeopardized in any way, at any time. This shall include, but is not limited to: any action and/or inaction that contravenes any instruction given to the student by the flight instructor, any part of the School Guidelines and Procedures Manual, and/or any part of the Canadian Air Regulations. It is not Synergy Flight Training s intent to waste student time or money. Students are expected to maintain acceptable attendance and follow the structured curriculum for their program. Students will receive assessment and feedback constantly throughout their training with regard to their abilities, aptitude, and progress. At the discretion of the Chief Flight Instructor, students will be required to cease training if they cannot or will not meet the required standards of the ground study and/or the flight training curriculum. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Students who have concerns about their training are encouraged to schedule a meeting in order to bring their concerns to the CFI s attention. Should this prove unsatisfactory, students may make a formal complaint in writing. If necessary, the CFI will refer the student to the appropriate regulatory agency, or to the regulation and/or policy documents of that agency. HOUSEKEEPING STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to keep both the classroom and lounge area tidy and neat. This includes proper disposal of trash and recyclables, and neat storage of all study materials. Page 10

SECTION II. BASIC FLIGHT PROCEDURES Page 11

PASSENGER BRIEFING 1. Approach or leave machine in a crouching manner (for extra clearance of main rotor). 2. Approach or leave on the down slope side (to avoid main rotor). 3. Approach or leave at the front of the helicopter, in pilot's field of vision (pilot s 10 2 o clock) to avoid tail rotor. 4. Carry tools horizontally, below waist level (never upright or over shoulder). 5. Do not throw anything toward or away from the helicopter. 6. Do not touch bubble or any of the moving parts (tail rotor linkage, etc.) 7. Keep helipad area clear of loose articles water bags, groundsheets, empty cans, etc. 8. Fasten seat belt on entering helicopter and leave it buckled at all times during flight. 9. Location of emergency equipment, ELT, and first aid kit. 10. Wear season appropriate clothing with closed toe footwear. BEFORE YOU GO TO FLY DUAL OR SOLO: a) Check the weather with FSS. b) Have a Pre Flight briefing with your instructor. (See handout Ex 1) c) Fill in and sign Daily Flight Sheet (The Flight instructor must fill in and sign authorization). d) If the aircraft is equipped with a Hobbs meter the Hobbs meter time in the helicopter should be checked to match the time in the journey log. e) Perform thorough daily inspection on the helicopter according to the Flight Manual: Page 12

Make sure fuel and oil are sufficient for the intended flight, plus the required safety reserve. Check and ensure that all loose articles are removed from, or secured in the aircraft. Safety harness or seat belts shall be properly fitted and secured. Make sure you know the location of fire extinguishers, first aid kit and ELT. Be familiar with the safety briefing, as a commercial pilot you must use it. A safety briefing is required from you at your flight test. (see briefing of passengers) Smoking during preflight checks, refueling time or during flight is prohibited. REMEMBER: The moment the blades start turning and flight time starts, the pilot must hold ALL controls, pay close attention to the path of blades and any obstacles or people in the area. Charge for your training flight is based on flight time. Flight time is defined as the time elapsed from when the rotor starts turning to when the rotor stops at the end of the flight. Charge for your training is based on this number. Air time is defined as the amount of time spent in the air. Flight time and Airtime are both expressed in decimals. For example: 1 hour and 12 minutes is expressed as 1.2 hours (see detailed calculation sample on next page) AFTER LANDING AND SHUTDOWN DUAL OR SOLO a) Refuel the helicopter per Synergy s office instructions b) Assist, as instructed, to pull the helicopter into the hangar. If the helicopter is left outside Between flights, and it is windy, tie down the blades. c) If you are flying an aircraft equipped with a Hobbs meter, take the Hobbs meter reading, rounded to the next digit. Hour Meter Time: 0.1 > 6 min 0.4 > 24 min 0.7 > 42 min 1/10th dial 0.2 > 12 min 0.5 > 30 min 0.8 > 48 min 0.3 > 18 min 0.6 > 36 min 0.9 > 54 min d) Calculate the FLIGHT TIME for your flight. After you have approval from the CFI: e) Make the proper entries in the journey logbook. f) Enter information in the daily flight sheet. g) Enter information in your PTR h) Have a post flight briefing with your instructor. DEBRIEFING (POST FLIGHT) TECHNIQUE : Page 13

As a pilot, your only chance to continue the learning process and continue to progress in the aviation industry and become a better pilot, is by adopting the right technique of self briefing before and self debriefing after your flights, this is your best way to: "LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE" Remember: Experience is a good teacher, if one can benefit from the lesson learned. During the course we will teach you the technique of debriefing, and will provide you with tools to teach yourself as you go on your own as a helicopter pilot. Do not underestimate the value of mental exercises such as Daydream Flight Training (DFT) or armchair flying. Take advantage of the published resources that allow you to learn from the mistakes of others such as: Aviation Safety Letters: http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/systemsafety/videos/menu.htm HELIPROPS: http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en/training/index.cfm?content=services/humanad.cfm WEATHER MINIMA a) VFR VISUAL FLIGHT RULES. All flight training DUAL AND SOLO shall be carried out only under VFR (Visual Flight Rules): CARS 602.114 VFR weather minima. b) ICING CONDITIONS. Flight is NOT authorized in icing conditions. c) SPECIAL VFR (SVFR). SVFR Only for dual fights, NO solo in SVFR conditions, except in emergency situations and for the purpose of landing at the airport. Flights in accordance with the SVFR regulation: CARS 602.117 may be carried out only as approved by the appropriate ATC (Airport Tower Control) Unit. A request for SVFR clearance should be initiated by the pilot. WIND LIMITATION a) DUAL flights discretionary judgment made by the Flight Instructor and according to the Helicopter Flight manual. b) SOLO flights: Solo: max steady wind velocity up to 25 Kts. First solo NOT authorized in gusty wind conditions. The CFI, or his delegate, may exercise discretion and individually authorize specific training flights to higher wind limits. TEMPERATURE & WIND CHILL FACTOR LIMITATIONS a) Temperature and wind chill factor limitations will apply to both piston and turbine powered helicopters. b) Clothing requirements: see page 8. Page 14

c) Dual Flights: Training will be suspended below 35 degrees C. d) Solo flights: Training Will be suspended below 20 degrees C. e) The CFI, or his delegate, may exercise discretion and individually authorize specific Training flights to lower temperatures and wind chill limits, however NO training Operation will take place at temperature or wind chill factor lower than 35 degrees C. NAVIGATION FLIGHTS a) Flight Plan or Flight Itinerary will be filed before all navigation flights. Whenever possible, File with the FSS. It is the student s responsibility to close the flight plan / itinerary with FSS immediately after landing. b) W & B calculation will be carried out before every flight. c) Minimum altitude see page 17. d) All day cross country flights must terminate 1/2 hour prior to sunset. FUEL MANAGEMENT (FUEL RESERVES) a) All helicopters will be fueled prior to the training flight with minimum fuel equivalent to Full main tank unless otherwise authorized by the CFI. b) Smoking During preflight and refueling is prohibited. c) Fuel quantity for solo training flight shall be not less than that calculated to safely complete the intended flight and return to fueling area with not less than 1/2 hour fuel remaining at normal cruise power setting and not less than 20 mins fuel for dual training flights. * The helicopter should be on the ground at the refueling point with at least 1/4 tank full of fuel!* d) During all refueling, helicopter will be shut down and grounded properly. e) All fuel shall be drawn only from company authorized fuel sources. All fuel shall be double Filtered (water detection & particle) f) Fuel shall be drained from all helicopters fuel tanks, drains and sumps, on the initial daily Inspection and after refueling. Fuel samples will be checked visually for water, contamination and color. g) If the helicopter is refueled at the end of the day before overnight storage, fuel tanks Should only be filled to within 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the top of the filler neck, to allow Sufficient room for expansion inside heated hangar space. h) Always visually check fuel quantity before take off. Compare with fuel gauge. Page 15

REFUELLING PROCEDURES Students must have received the appropriate training and this training must have been documented on a Synergy s Flight Training Inc. 'Refueling & Servicing Training Form' (See Appendix E) prior to performing any of the following tasks unsupervised. a) The student who is scheduled to fly next should be down at the helicopter to monitor the entire refueling process and verify that the correct type and quantity of fuel is added to the helicopter, sign the refueling ticket, and confirm that the fuel caps have been properly secured. b) After waiting five minutes to allow the fuel to settle, the student should drain a sample or samples from the helicopter's tank(s) to check for contaminants, and dip the tanks to visually check the fuel level in the tanks correspond to the quantity indicated on the fuel gauges. Check for leaks. c) Check all fluid levels and check for leaks (main rotor gearbox, tail rotor gearbox, and engine oil) MINIMUM ALTITUDE a) Flight routes and altitudes between Parkland Airport and the training areas shall be according to the Edmonton VFR Terminal Procedures Chart", as outlined in the "Canada Flight Supplement". b) All training flights shall avoid operations over farms or homes, livestock or other animals nearby. c) Cruising altitude regulation (CARS 602.34 Odd pilots fly east) must be followed and should be considered also in flight below 3000' AGL. d) All solo flying will be at a minimum altitude of 500 feet AGL, except for take off and landing. OBSTACLES a) The pilot is responsible for being alert and watching for other aircraft. b) Wires and power lines can be deadly cross at sufficient altitude clearance over the pole and in 45 degrees to it. c) Look for birds and avoid them. Landing lights on will assist birds in detecting and avoiding the helicopter. RADIO PROCEDURES a) All Pilots will maintain a continuous radio listening watch. b) In uncontrolled airspace, pilots should monitor 126.7 Page 16

In the training area: monitor the appropriate frequency and follow all instructions and clearances given to you by the controller. If FM radio is installed, make a radio check with "Synergy base" EVERY 30 MINUTES. d) Wise & proper use of the radio can prevent mishaps or accidents REPORTING OF AIRCRAFT DEFECTS & UNSERVICABILITIES a) All aircraft snags will be reported immediately to the Chief Flight Instructor & Chief Engineer. b) Any helicopter "snagged" will not be flown until released for flight By the Chief Engineer. c) All deficiencies will be entered in the helicopter Journey Log Book by the Engineer UNSCHEDULED OR FORCED LANDING In case of an emergency, unscheduled, unauthorized or forced landing away from home base, the student or instructor shall immediately contact the Synergy office, giving all details of the cause of the landing and its location and SHALL NOT ATTEMPT to take off again without the permission of the chief flying instructor or his delegate. HELICOPTER EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS The helicopter's contents and documents are the property of Synergy Flight Training Inc. Only Synergy s students and pilots are authorized to access and use them. It is the PIC's responsibility to deny access to the helicopter's contents and documents to any person that is not a Synergy student or employee. THE HELICOPTER LOGBOOK & DAILY FLIGHT RECORD Student pilots are not permitted to make entries into the aircraft journey log until certified by the CFI to do so. You will be briefed on how to fill in the Daily Flight Record. Do not make entries unless you have been authorized by the CFI to do so. Please refer to the instruction sheet at the front of the Daily Flight Record binder if you are unsure of how to proceed with an entry. All entries must be neat, legible, and complete. If you make an error, strike out the incorrect entry with a single line only, so that the underlying information can still be read. Initial all corrections. All non maintenance related entries should be made with a black pen. ADDING OIL TO A HELICOPTER If during a daily or pre flight inspection of a helicopter it is discovered that oil needs to be added, always check the aircraft journey log to confirm the current oil in use. If there is any doubt either how to properly add oil or which oil to use consult with a Synergy instructor or engineer prior to adding oil. Page 17

Do not add engine oil until you have been checked out and approved by Synergy s Director of maintenance. When oil is added to a helicopter always inform either a Synergy instructor or engineer of both the quantity and type of oil added prior to flying the helicopter whenever possible. This and other maintenance related entries in the journey log should be made with blue pen, and must indicate type and amount of oil added. GROUND HANDLING HELICOPTERS Assist and monitor the removal or return of the helicopter to the hangar as instructed No student is authorized to use a ground towing cart or steer the helicopter in and out of the hangar. Aircraft will be secured between flights with the blades parallel to the fuselage with the rotor brake engaged. In high winds the helicopter will be parked slightly out of wind with the rear blade not directly over the tail with the rotor brake engaged. After the last flight of the day all aircraft will be hangered. If any aircraft is not able to be hangered, blade tie downs and covers will be installed. If any of the above conditions are not able to be met, securing of aircraft will be conducted at the discretion of the CFI, Instructor, AME or DOM. PRE FLIGHT & POST FLIGHT INSPECTIONS Student pilots should carefully both pre flight and post flight their helicopters. Use a powerful light and a paper towel. If you don't dirty your hands, or at least a paper towel or two, you probably haven't done a very thorough job. Pre flight check and post flight check of the helicopter is an important part of preventive maintenance, which can improve the level of safety both for yourself, your fellow pilots, and in the future, your passengers. It is easier to detect snags on a clean helicopter, the care and effort which you put into maintaining the good condition of your helicopter also reflects upon how seriously you regard your responsibilities as a pilot. INSURANCE COVERAGE While Synergy s helicopters carry insurance, we wish to bring to the attention of all pilots should there be an accident caused by your negligence in which damage occurs, Synergy reserves the right to sue you for loss recovery. Liability coverage does not include compensation to the pilot in command. We recommend that you consider purchasing injury and life insurance. Please read and sign the Waiver and Release for Flight Training in Synergy Owned Aircraft carefully for details about student liability and the deductible. Page 18

SECTION III. TRAINING AREAS & CROSS COUNTRY ROUTES Page 19

T RAINING AREAS a) Villeneuve and Parkland Airport will be utilized for full on autorotation s b) All departures and arrivals will be flown in accordance with CARs. c) All pilots must avoid flying over homes & farm areas as much as possible and at an altitude of not less than 500' AGL. d) The following outline the areas where Synergy will be conducting the major portion of flight training: Google Training Map Training area #1 (Sandy Lake area): N53 43 W113 59.0 to N53 51.0 W113 59.0 to N53 43.0 W114 10.0 to N53 51.0 W114 10.0 (Confined Area, Upper Air Work) Training area #2: Big Lake Area (Upper Air Work, Off Airport Landings) Training area #3 CYA 214(M) and vicinity including Josephburg (Upper Air Work, Confined Area, Airport Procedures) Training Area #4 North Saskatchewan River between south of Airport until Burtonsville Island Natural Area (Off Airport Landings, Confined Area, Upper Air Work) Training area #5 (Hinton area) N53 13.0 W117 48.0 to N53 08.0 W117 37.0 to N53 12.0 W117 00.0 N53 22.0 W117 07.0 (Mountain Training) Training Area #6 (Wabamun Lake Area) N53 30 W115 00 to N53 20 W115 00 to N53 30 W114 10 to N53 20 W114 10 (Upper Air Work) QUALIFYING SOLO CROSS COUNTRY ROUTE Parkland Airport Rocky Mountain House (landing) Drayton Valley (landing) Villeneuve (landing) Parkland Airport Page 20

SECTION IV. CARs Respecting Helicopter Pilot Training & Licensing DIVISION III STUDENT PILOT PERMITS 421.19 Student Pilot Permit Requirements Page 21

(1) The Student Pilot Permit is issued in the following categories: gyroplane, ultra light aeroplane, glider, balloon, aeroplane and helicopter. (2) Requirements for Issue of a Student Pilot Permit An applicant for a Student Pilot Permit shall meet the following requirements: (a) Citizenship Confirmation of citizenship shall be provided in accordance with subsection 421.06(1). (b) Age (i) Confirmation of age shall be provided in accordance with subsection 421.06(2). (ii) An applicant shall be a minimum of fourteen years of age for all aircraft categories of permits. (c) Medical Fitness (i) An applicant for a Student Pilot Permit Gyroplane, Balloon, or Helicopter category shall be in possession of one of the following: (A) A Medical Assessment Letter (Form 26 0417), Category 1 or 3; or (B) A Medical Certificate (Form 26 0055), Category 1 or 3. (d) Knowledge An applicant for a Student Pilot Permit shall meet the knowledge requirement as follows: (iii) Other categories Flight Training Units Provide certification from the Flight Training Unit that the applicant has obtained a minimum of 90% in the written examination Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Air Regulations (PSTAR) on the subjects specified in subparagraph (ii) above. The PSTAR examination shall be corrected to 100% by the FTU flight or ground instructor who will ensure that the applicant reviews all weak knowledge areas. (e) Experience and Skill Once the Citizenship, Age, Medical, Fitness and Knowledge requirements have been met and evidence thereof presented to an Authorized Person, a Student Pilot Permit in the category applied for shall be issued. The instructor shall be responsible for ensuring that the applicant has reached a satisfactory standard of experience and skill to complete solo flight before authorizing the first solo flight. (3) Issue of Student Pilot Permit (a) When the requirements have been met a Student Pilot Permit in the category applied for shall be issued by a person who has been delegated the authority to issue a Student Pilot Permit. (b) An applicant completing training in two different categories of aircraft (e.g. aeroplane, glider, ultra light aeroplane, etc.) at the same time shall be issued a second Student Pilot Permit provided the Medical Certificate is valid for the additional category of permit. Study and Reference Guide Student Pilot Permit (TP 11919E) The Study Guide for the Radiotelephone Operator s Restricted Certificate (Aeronautical) Page 22

(1) Age DIVISION VI PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE 421.27 Helicopters Requirements An applicant shall be a minimum of seventeen years of age. (2) Medical Fitness (a) An applicant shall hold a Category 3 Medical Certificate valid for a Private Pilot Licence Helicopter. (b) The licence is maintained by a valid new Category 1 or 3 Medical Certificate. (3) Knowledge An applicant shall have: (a) Completed a minimum of 40 hours private pilot helicopter ground school instruction on the following subjects: (i) Canadian Aviation Regulations, (ii) Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight, (iii) Meteorology, (iv) Airframes, Engines and Systems, (v) Flight Instruments, (vi) Radio and Electronic Theory, (vii) Navigation, (viii) Flight Operations, (ix) Licensing Requirements, and (x) Human Factors, including pilot decision making; and (b) Obtained a minimum of 60% in each of the following four mandatory subject areas as well as in the overall written examination Private Pilot Licence Helicopter (PPHEL): (4) Experience (i) Air Law regulations, rules and orders, air traffic services, practices and procedures, and licensing requirements relevant to the licence; (ii) Navigation navigation, radio aids and electronic theory; (iii) Meteorology; (iv) Aeronautics General Knowledge airframes, engines and systems, theory of flight, flight instruments and flight operations. (a) An applicant shall have completed a minimum of 45 hours private pilot flight training in helicopters under the direction and supervision of the holder of a flight instructor rating helicopter. A maximum 5 of the 45 hours may be conducted in an approved helicopter simulator or flight training device. (b) The flight training shall include a minimum of: (i) 17 hours dual instruction flight time, including a minimum of 3 hours cross country flight time and 5 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 3 hours may be instrument ground time; and Page 23

(5) Skill (ii) 12 hours solo flight time including 5 hours cross country flight time with a flight of a minimum of 100 nautical miles which shall include no fewer than 2 full stop landings at points other than the point of departure. Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the license, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot in command of a helicopter, in accordance with Schedule 5 Flight Test for the Issuance of a Private Pilot License Helicopter of Standard 428 Conduct of Flight Tests. (6) Credits (a) Knowledge (i) An applicant who holds a Pilot Permit Gyroplane or a private or higher type pilot license for aeroplanes shall, when applying for the issue of a Private Pilot License Helicopter have the 40 hour ground instruction requirement reduced to 20 hours. (ii) An applicant who holds a Pilot Permit Gyroplane or a private or higher type pilot license for aeroplanes shall in lieu of completing the written examination PPHEL obtain a minimum of 60% in the written examination Private Pilot Helicopter Rating Alternate Category (PHRAC). (b) Experience (i) The total flight time must include a minimum of 30 hours in helicopters. (ii) Where an applicant holds a pilot permit or licence in another aircraft category flight time credits shall be claimed as follows: (A) Aeroplane and Gyroplane (B) Glider (I) A maximum of 15 hours towards the total flight time; and (II) A maximum of 4 hours solo flight time, 2 hours of which may be credited to solo cross country flight time. A maximum of 5 hours pilot in command flight time towards the total flight time. (C) Instrument Flight Time An applicant who holds a private or higher type licence in another category shall be credited with instrument flight time acquired in the other category towards meeting the instrument experience requirements provided that the instrument flight time acquired in the other category is not credited towards the 17 hours of dual instruction flight time or the 12 hours solo flight time. (7) Credits for DND Applicants (a) Active and retired Canadian Forces personnel who have qualified to pilot helicopter wings standard shall be considered to have met the ground school instruction requirement, the written examination requirement, the course requirement and the skill requirement provided that: (i) The applicant has met the flight time requirements specified in subsection (4) of which a minimum of 10 hours flight time in helicopters has been acquired in the 12 months preceding the date of application, and Page 24

(ii) The applicant obtains a minimum of 90% in the written examination Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Air Regulations (PSTAR). (b) A person who has undergone helicopter pilot flight training in the Canadian Forces may be credited military dual and solo helicopter flight time and helicopter ground school time towards the knowledge and experience requirements for the issue of a Private Pilot Licence Helicopter. (amended 2003/03/01; no previous version) (8) License Issued On the Basis of Foreign License (a) An applicant who holds a Private or higher pilot licence Helicopter issued by a Contracting State shall be considered: (i) To have met the ground school instruction requirement; and (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version) (ii) to have met the written examination requirement and the flight test requirement, provided that the foreign licence was not issued on the basis of a licence from another State, and that the applicant: (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version) (A) Has met the flight time requirements specified in subsection (4); (B) Has obtained a minimum of 90% in the written examination Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Aviation Regulations (PSTAR); and (C) Has completed as pilot in command or co pilot in helicopters, a minimum of 5 take offs and 5 landings within the 6 months preceding the date of application for the Canadian licence. (b) The licence shall be annotated by the Minister to indicate that it was issued on the basis of the foreign licence. (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version) (c) The Minister shall remove the restriction from the licence, provided that the applicant has successfully completed: (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version) (i) The written examination requirements (PPHEL); and (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version) (ii) The skill requirement. (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version) (9) Credits for Foreign Applicants (a) An applicant who holds a Private or higher pilot licence Helicopter issued by a contracting state and who does not wish to obtain a licence issued on the basis of the foreign licence may be considered by the Minister to have met the ground school instruction requirement. (b) An applicant who holds a Private or higher pilot licence Helicopter issued by a contracting state other than Canada and who meets the flight time requirements specified in subsection (4) is considered to have met the experience requirements. (c) A person who does not hold a Private or higher pilot licence Helicopter issued by a contracting state may be credited foreign dual and solo helicopter flight training time and helicopter ground school time towards the knowledge and experience requirements for the issue of a Private Pilot Licence Helicopter, if the applicant provides certification from the Page 25

holder of a Flight Instructor Rating Helicopter that all ground and flight training exercises have been satisfactorily reviewed. Helicopter Flight Training Manual TP 9982 Flight Test Guide Private and Commercial Licence Helicopters (TP 3077E) Study and Reference Guide Private and Commercial Pilot Licence Helicopters (TP 2476E) (1) Age DIVISION VII COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE 421.31 Helicopters Requirements An applicant shall be a minimum of eighteen years of age. (2) Medical Fitness and Validity (a) An applicant shall hold a Category 1 Medical Certificate valid for a Commercial Pilot License Helicopter. (b) The license holder may exercise Private Pilot License Helicopter Category privileges until the end of the medical period specified for the Private Pilot License. (c) The license is maintained by a valid Category 1 Medical Certificate. (3) Knowledge (a) An applicant who holds a Private Pilot License Helicopter shall have: (i) Completed a minimum of 40 hours commercial pilot helicopter ground school instruction, on the following subjects: (A) Canadian Aviation Regulations, (B) Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight, (C) Meteorology, (D) Airframes, Engines and Systems, (E) Flight Instruments, (F) Radio and Electronic Theory, (G) Navigation, (H) Flight Operations, (I) Licensing Requirements, and ( J) Human factors including pilot decision making; and (ii) Obtained a minimum of 60% in each of the following four mandatory subject areas as well as in the overall written examination Commercial Pilot License Helicopter (CPHEL): (A) Air Law regulations, rules and orders, air traffic services, practices and procedures, and licensing requirements relevant to the license; (B) Navigation navigation, radio aids and electronic theory; (C) Meteorology; and (D) Aeronautics General Knowledge airframes, engines and systems, theory of flight, flight instruments and flight operations. (b) An applicant who does not hold a Private Pilot License Helicopter shall complete an additional 40 hours commercial pilot helicopter ground school instruction for a total of 80 hours. Page 26

(4) Experience (a) An applicant shall have completed a minimum of 100 hours pilot flight time in helicopters, of which a minimum of 35 hours shall be pilot in command flight time, including 10 hours cross country pilot in command flight time; and (b) An applicant who holds a Private Pilot License Helicopter or a Private Pilot License Helicopter issued by a Contracting State other than Canada shall have completed 60 hours of commercial pilot flight training in helicopters consisting of a minimum of: (i) 37 hours dual instruction flight time, under the direction and supervision of the holder of a flight Instructor Rating Helicopter, including: (A) 15 hours of advanced dual instruction, emphasizing the improvement of general flying ability and skill, including a minimum of 5 hours of cross country flight; (B) 5 hours night flight time including a minimum of 2 hours cross country flight time; (C) in addition to (A) and (B), 10 hours of instrument flight time, using suitable radio navigational facilities to complete elementary navigation procedures and two way radio to comply with Air Traffic Control procedures and clearances including a minimum of 5 hours in helicopters. A maximum 5 hours of the 10 hours may be conducted on an approved helicopter simulator or flight training device. (D) Credit for a maximum of 5 hours of dual instrument time acquired during training for issue of the Private Pilot License Helicopter shall be given towards the 10 hours of dual instrument time. (ii) 23 hours solo flight time emphasizing the improvement of general flying ability and skill, including: (A) a cross country flight of at least 2 hours duration and to a point a minimum of 45 minutes flight time at normal cruising speed from the point of departure including a minimum of 3 landings at points other than the point of departure, and (B) 5 hours solo flight time by night, including a minimum of 10 takeoffs, circuits and landings. (c) An applicant who does not hold a Private Pilot License Helicopter shall have completed a minimum of 100 hours commercial pilot flight training in helicopters, consisting of a minimum of: (5) Skill (i) 55 hours dual instruction flight time under the direction and supervision of the holder of a flight Instructor Rating Helicopter, including: (A) 5 hours cross country flight time, and (B) In addition to (A), 10 hours of dual instrument flight time, using suitable radio navigational facilities to complete elementary navigation procedures and two way radio to comply with Air Traffic Control procedures and clearances, including a minimum of 5 hours in helicopters. A maximum of 5 hours of the 10 hours may be conducted on an approved helicopter simulator or flight training device. (ii) 35 hours solo flight time emphasizing the improvement of general flying ability and skill, including a cross country flight to a point a minimum of 2 hours flight time at normal cruising speed from the point of departure including a minimum of 3 landings at points other than the point of departure. (iii) The license shall be issued restricted to daylight flying. Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the license, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard Private and Commercial Pilot Licenses Helicopters (TP3077E). (6) Restricted License Daylight Flying Page 27

(a) Where an applicant has not completed the night flight time requirements the license shall be issued restricted to daylight flying and the total dual instruction flight time and solo flight time required for the issue of the license shall be met. (b) Where an applicant completes the night flight time requirements, the restriction shall be removed. (c) Where an applicant holds a pilot license aeroplane valid for night flying, the night flight time experience shall be reduced to 5 hours pilot flight time which shall include: (7) Credits (i) 2 hours dual night flight time, (ii) 1 hour solo night flight time, and (iii) 1 hour dual instrument flight time. (a) Knowledge (i) An applicant who holds a Commercial Pilot License Aeroplane shall, when applying for the issue of a Commercial Pilot License Helicopter have the 40 hour ground school instruction requirement reduced to 20 hours. (ii) An applicant who holds a Private Pilot License in another category but does not hold a Private Pilot License Helicopter shall, when applying for a Commercial Pilot License Helicopter have the 80 hours ground school requirement reduced to 60 hours. (iii) An applicant who holds a Commercial Pilot License Aeroplane shall, in lieu of completing the written examination CPHEL, obtain a minimum of 60% in the written examination Commercial Pilot License (Helicopter) Alternate Category (CHRAC). (b) Experience Where an applicant holds a pilot permit or license in another aircraft category, flight time credits shall be claimed as follows: (i) Commercial Pilot License or higher Aeroplane Where an applicant holds a Commercial Pilot License Aeroplane or higher type license in the aeroplane category, the 100 hours total flight time in helicopters required by paragraph (4) (a) above shall be deemed to have been met provided the applicant has completed a minimum of 60 hours flight time in helicopters, including all of the experience requirements demanded by paragraph (4) (b) above. (ii) Instrument Flight Time An applicant who holds a pilot license aeroplane category shall be credited with instrument flight time acquired in aeroplanes towards meeting the instrument flight time experience requirements provided that the applicant has acquired a minimum of 5 hours of dual instrument flight time in helicopters, and the instrument flight time in aeroplanes is not credited towards the 37 hours of dual instruction flight time or the 23 hours solo flight time. (iii) Night Flight Time (A) Where an applicant holds a Private Pilot License Helicopter with a night rating, the total dual and solo night flight time requirements shall be deemed to have been met provided that the 37 hours dual instruction flight time and the 23 hours solo flight time requirements are met. (B) Where an applicant holds a pilot license aeroplane category, valid for night privileges, night flight time acquired in aeroplanes shall be credited towards the total dual and solo night flight time requirements provided that the applicant has acquired at night, in helicopters a minimum of 1 hour dual instruction flight time and 1 hour solo flight time, and the 37 hours dual instruction flight time and the 23 hours solo flight time requirements are met. Page 28

(8) Credits for DND Applicants (a) Active and former Canadian Forces personnel who have qualified to pilot helicopter wings standard are considered to have met the ground school instruction requirement, the written examination requirement and the skill requirement if the applicant: (i) has met the flight time requirements specified in subsection (4) of which a minimum of 10 hours flight time was acquired in helicopters in the 12 months preceding the date of application, and (ii) obtains a minimum of 60% in the written examination Commercial Pilot License (Helicopter) Air Law, Air Traffic Rules and Procedures (HARPC). (b) Active and former Canadian Forces personnel who have not qualified to pilot helicopter wings standard but who have undergone helicopter pilot flight training in the Canadian Forces may be credited military dual and solo helicopter flight time and helicopter ground school time towards the knowledge and experience requirements for the issue of a Commercial Pilot License Helicopter. (9) Credits for Foreign Applicants Provided that the applicant has met the flight time requirements specified in subsection (4): (a) the holder of a Commercial or higher type pilot license in the helicopter category issued by a Contracting State is considered to have met the ground school instruction requirement specified in subparagraph (3)(a)(i) and the experience requirements specified in subsection (4); or (b) The holder of an Airline Transport Pilot License in the helicopter category issued by a Contracting State is considered to have met the skill requirement specified in subsection (5) by passing a Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) for operations in accordance with Part VII, within the 12 months preceding the date of the application for the license. Helicopter Flight Training Manual TP 9982 Flight Test Guide Private and Commercial Licence Helicopters (TP 3077E) Study and Reference Guide Private and Commercial Pilot Licence Helicopters (TP 2476E) DIVISION XII NIGHT RATING (2) Private Pilot License Helicopter (a) Experience 421.42 Requirements Page 29